Sentence examples for effective conquest from inspiring English sources

An effective conquest takes place when physical appropriation of territory (annexation) is followed by "subjugation" (i.e., the legal process of transferring title).

The exacting of tribute from conquered states in the form of children and money was effective in forcing subjugation over conquest.

This probably reflects an effort to increase the central authority at Susa in order to conduct effective military campaigns abroad and to hold Elamite foreign conquests.

Until then, their proven ability as the coalition's only effective boots on the ground here will see their conquests backed by western air power as long as they remain useful to the Pentagon.

But we cannot allow ourselves to forget for even a moment that force is effective only as a preventative — to prevent the destruction and conquest of Israel, to protect our lives and freedom.

"The fighters on the ground, who have been shopping around for the most effective and appealing group, have gravitated toward [the Front for the Conquest of Syria] and Islamic State.

C. 1040 1089 Gisulph II, Italian Gisulfo (born c. 1040 died after 1089), prince of Salerno, the last important Lombard ruler to oppose the Norman conquest of southern Italy; his defeat marked the end of effective resistance to the Normans.

With all of China in Mongol hands, the Mongol conquests in the south and east had reached their effective limit.

Had he lived, he would no doubt have completed the conquest of Asia Minor, where Paphlagonia, Cappadocia, and Armenia still maintained an effective independence.

"In the second half of the 20th century, we came to realise that it was far better and far more effective to be a global power that achieved its goals through cooperation rather than conquest".

The pictures document good times, not conquests.