I know there is a lot of these out there, but for some reason I can't think of any that are just right.
Do you have any suggestions?
I prefer historical figures over literary character, though both will be very helpful.
2006-10-12 15:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by bunches999 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
MacBeth in Shakepeare's play of the same name murdered King Duncan and blamed it on Duncan's sons to claim the throne of Scotland.
I believe Julius Caesar came to power thru a military coup.
King Henry IV (I think it was the 4th) conspired with english nobles to take over the crown. It started the War of the Roses.
Michael Corleone had the heads of the mafia families in NY murdered to solidify and consolidate his power and the power of his own family following his Father's death in "The Godfather."
2006-10-13 05:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by czimme3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One literary AND historical figure was MacBeth of Scotland.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth
Another is Richard III of England, who killed his nephews in order to become King.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_of_England
2006-10-13 10:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Larry Powers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saddam Husein.
2006-10-12 23:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GEORGE DUBYA BUSH
2006-10-12 23:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋