Most of them were overthrown by 750 B.C.
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When water changes from liquid to gas at its boiling temperature the process is called vaporization. When this phase change occurs at a temperature below the boiling point it is called evaporation.
The one that was considered the power behind the throne of nicholas II was: Rasputin
Even though Technically Rasputin does not have any position within the government, King Nicholas trusted him enough to ask his opinion regarding the legislation that he would make.
Overconfidence from the previous confederate wins. He also did not have many options. He believed ordering Pickett's Charge would lead to a major victory on his part, due to his prior luck.