Ramsey Hardin
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Member since Jan 15, 2025

About Ramsey Hardin

Ramsey Hardin is a graduate of Norwich University specializing in military history.

Education

MA Military History

Norwich University, 2022

MA Education

University of South Carolina, 2017

BA History

Ohio State University, 2015

Areas of Expertise

Ancient RomeByzantine EmpireOttoman EmpireModern EuropeMilitary History
Classical painting of Alcibiades and ancient engraving

Why the Great Generals Alcibiades and Themistocles Betrayed Athens

How did Athens' greatest heroes become her enemies? These are the tragic stories of the Athenian generals Themistocles and Alcibiades.

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Napoleon in Egypt near the Rosetta Stone

Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign: Strategy, Science, and Legacy

Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign was ultimately unsuccessful but left an enduring legacy in Europe’s understanding of Egypt.

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emperor charles v

The Holy Roman Emperor Who Nearly United the Old and New Worlds

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was the most powerful man in the Early Modern world, with a realm that stretched from Peru to Hungary.

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basil ii byzantine emperor

What Made Basil II One of Byzantium’s Greatest Emperors?

Basil II, later known as Bulgaroktonos (Bulgar Slayer), is considered one of Byzantium’s “greatest” emperors. But what made his achievements so legendary?

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belisarius recaptured rome goths

How Belisarius Recaptured (and Defended) Rome From the Goths

The armies of Emperor Justinian under their commander Belisarius await an inevitable Ostrogothic siege. Will Rome’s light still burn brightly or be snuffed out forever?

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cyrus great founded persian empire conquered lydia

How Cyrus the Great Founded the Persian Empire & Conquered Lydia

Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Persian Empire. One of his most powerful rivals was the famously wealthy Croesus, King of Lydia.

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what romans think alexander great

What Did the Romans Think of Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great symbolized ideals of leadership and courage for the Romans and his legacy inspired many Roman generals and emperors.

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