Sunday, October 11, 2009

Blog assignment 5

History is often written by the winner since there can only be one who can still be erect after the brutal competition. Winner's histories impress readers quite a bit. Readers give them recognitions. However, Loser's history is significant and should be recognized too.
Napoleon conquered the entire Europe. People were impressed by his intelligences , braves and leaderships. But the most famous thing which related to the name Napoleon is the Battle of Waterloo that declared the end of Napoleon's reign as French emperor. To compare the conquest of the Europe, Waterloo is tiny, but it has indispensible value.
The example like Napoleon who is remember because of his failure is not conventional as others. Loser's histories are easily forgotten as the time goes, but this one is not.

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