Abstract
Historical greatness is amoral. A giant in the pages of historyneed not to be a paragon of virtue nor must he possess saintly qualities. The sheer impact of his stamp on the course of events alone determines his place in the historical pantheon. He brands the preceding and succeeding eras by his name.For instance, not every Persianruler dominates the historical narrative as Cyrus the Great. Likewise, if not for the energy of Genghis Khan, Mongols might have been a footnote in history.What would have been the chain of events had Napoleon not embarked on his continental campaigns? These were all cataclysmic moments. The historical 'order' altered permanently after each of the stated episodes.