Rises to prominence

phrase

thumb|The full extent of the empire of Alexander the Great, assembled in the 4th century BCE as he strove to conquer the lands of Asia and the Mediterranean Expansionism refers to states obtaining greater territory through military empire-building (e.g. imperialism) or colonialism. In the classical age of conquest moral justification for territorial expansion at the direct expense of another established polity was often as unapologetic as "because we can", treading on the philosophical grounds of "might makes right".

Ottoman Empire from its start in 1299 to 1453

Asia's predicted cultural and economic dominance in the 21st century

rise of the Macedonian Empire

historical period characterized by the political, economic, and cultural ascendancy of the United States

aspect of Swiss history in the late Middle Ages

nation or block with steadily rising influence in world affairs

idea that the 21st century will be dominated by India

nationalisms

overview of the rise of nationalism in the Ottoman Empire

historiographical term

phase of the Somali Civil War