Rhetoric is defined as āthe art of speaking effectively, such as the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasionā (Merriam-Webster). Mark Antony, a character from William Shakespeareās play Julius Caesar, is a skilled orator who often uses rhetoric for his agenda. In this play, Antony depicts multiple themes, one of which being the strong use...
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Persuasion is the process or an instance of persuading, according to Merriam-Webster. Humans have been convincing each other to shine a light on their ideas and beliefs for a long time and will continue doing so. It is an underrated skill that if polished, can bring an individual great success. This ability is essential in running society and its power...
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Question: examine the significant contributions of the Augustan army to the achievement of pax Romana and the subsequent development in Roman north Africa. Augustus was a Roman Statesman and a military leader who became the first Emperor of the Roman Empire. Augustus reigned from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. His status as a founder of the Pax...
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āLivia Drusilla, a manipulative, power-hungry killer or a victim of gendered history? How accurate are the primary sources in their depiction of Livia Drusilla and how have they affected how she is perceived today?ā Sophie Lee (z3373017) Outline Livia Drusilla (58BCE~29CE) is a character of great mystery and controversy. She was the 3rd wife to the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caeser,...
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The Life of Charlemagne (pp. 248-252) According to Einhard, what made Charlemagne an effective ruler? What were your strengths? What were his weaknesses? What was the status of women at Charlemagneās court? Give specific examples of how women were treated? How does Einhard explain any problems occurring in the empire? How did Charlemagne treat Christianity, Christians, and the Catholic Church?...
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The Greek and Roman Golden ages are responsible for some of the worldās greatest advancements. They each had major contributions to the world of Arts and Sciences, but their reaction to different challenges resulted in the Greek Age of Pericles not having the longevity as Augustus; Pax Romana. Rome was a giant military power in the ancient world, conquering all,...
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Group polarization is the change in an individualās attitude because of the influence of others causing them to make extreme choices and opinions. One example of group polarization is peer pressure and occurs throughout the world in all different situations. Literature provides examples of group polarization so that the reader can learn a lesson through the text without having to...
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Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman Republic politial leader who expended what became the Roman Empire dramatically during his rule. The birth of Caesar brought about a new chapter in Roman history. During his youth, the Roman government was unstable, and had lost much of its dignity. At the age of 16, Caesarās father, Gaius Caesar, passed away and this...
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In the time of outrage and uncertainty a general took the republics in Europe and changed the course of the future of Rome. His name was Julius Caesar. Caesar made his name by easily conquering the Gauls and adding more riches for Rome. They were in desperate need of a change in their government and saw Caesar as an opportunity...
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āTo fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemyās resistance without fighting.ā by Sun Tzu. Julius Caesar was a great leader, as he fought through countless political problems he always found his way. Born into a senatorial, patrician family and was the nephew of a famous Roman general, Marius. His...
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Nobody can be accepted by everyone, so were the rulers who sat on the very top. People always tend to have more discontentions towards the ones with more power over them than the ones who were actually annoying. There were always assassinations toward powerful leaders, like Jing Ke to Qin Shi Huangdi and J. D. Tippit to John Kennedy. Julius...
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Julius Caesar was a politician, an army general, an administrator and a governor of the late Roman Republic. He later became known as the most sophisticated and powerful dictator in the history of Rome when he was appointed for ten years in the 47th B.C. and for life on February 14 in the 44th B.C. His full name was Gaius...
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Introduction Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul from 58 to 50 BCE was a pivotal chapter in Roman history, marking the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. This military campaign, documented extensively in Caesar's own commentaries, "Commentarii de Bello Gallico," was not only a feat of military strategy but also a significant political maneuver that cemented Caesar's power....
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The lives of two great historical men, Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln, have many unique differences and similarities. The similarities between the two are compared by their lives history. Both individuals were once leaders in the past who shared a large amount of power in their countries, with people still looking up to them in todayās society. There is the...
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When he was sixteen, his father died and Caesar became the head of the family. Deciding that being in the priesthood would bring the most benefit to the family, he managed to have himself nominated as the new High Priest of Jupiter. When the Roman ruler, Sulla, declared himself dictator, he began a systematic purge of his enemies and particularly...
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Myths and Legends Romulus and Remus were the founders of the city of Rome in Roman mythology. In Roman mythology they were twins. Their mother was the priestess Rhea Silvia, and their father was Mars, the god of war. The two brothers later quarreled over who should get the support of the local god to name the new city, and...
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Wars and the Military was an integral part of Roman society and most of them are the reason Rome became so big. This can be traced to the founding of Rome where the two brothers Romulus and Remus argued and fought over the location of the city, Romulus won the fight and named the city after himself. Armies were initially...
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The first emperor of the Holy Roman empire is known as Charlemagne. Charlemagne was one of the most impressive and dynamic of every medieval ruler. He started and energized a renaissance of learning and aesthetic undertaking that appeared to later ages as a Golden Age. A unique general, overseer and law-supplier, he was as talented on the front line as...
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Architectureā¦ Is an extremely interesting to see, how it develops over time, how each region of the world has its own type, and the amazing effort they took to construct. Some of these edifices is nothing short of amazing. For example, the Pyramids of Giza, the Roman Calcium, and the Great Wall of China are all pieces of architecture that...
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The ancient Greeks and Romans created foundational civilizations that the modern world has idolized and used for growth for centuries. The modern world has taken many ideas from both these civil giants and incorporated them into recent times, and yet both the Greek and Roman empires sometimes gave different ideas on the same topic. Greek and Roman philosophies in both...
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What do all elite empires like the Roman and Byzantine Empire have in common? They both have a centralized government. As an empire, it is critical to have a form of legislative order to maintain stability within your Kingdom/Empire. With that being said, the ruler of the empire has the power to create that order and how they lay the...
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The Roman Republic was successful because of Citizen-soldiers and the Punic wars, but viewed as a failure because the 12 table laws, and the citizen-soldiers as well. The citizen-soldiers were a success because they had a skillful army that was well trained and was very large, so they had no problems when invaders came, āRomeās success was due to skillful...
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Since their inception, Monks have played a vital role in monasteries with regards to how they are able to afford supporting the monasteries both financially and spiritually. There are various methods in which these structures are able to operate so efficiently throughout varying sects of belief. Monatstaries accomplish this feat being open to everyone and incorporating unique architecture designs, sculptures...
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Why is this city called āthe City on The Seven Hillsā? This city, Istanbul, with its known history of nearly two thousand years, has been a crossroad of civilizations. Today, with modern skyscrapers at one side and the skyline of minarets on the other Istanbul remains as a connection between the past and the present, east and west. However, it...
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Weakness in military recruitment was only the beginning of issues for the Republic. Crises kept occurring throughout 149 BCE-88 BCE. The Romans didnāt care for any new city-states so they intentionally minimized administration, which caused issues with provinces. The provinces felt they lacked contributions to the Roman government. An extortion court began in 149 BCE to try corrupt governors but...
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Beginning in the 8th century BC, ancient Rome grew from a very small town into an empire that at its peak had control of most continental Europe, Britain, western Asian, northern Africa, and the Mediterranean islands. As the legend says, Rome was founded by the twins, Romulus and Remus. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome....
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Augustus was in theory Romeās first emperor (although he never had the official title nor did he ever try to call himself an emperor). He steered Romeās evolution from a republic to an empire during the turbulent years after the assassination of Augustus's great-uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar. It is undisputed that his administrative prowess was astounding, ultimately giving...
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The rise and eventual breakdown of the Roman Republic is deemed to be one of the most important events in Roman history. Marcus Tullius Cicero had a lasting impact on the downfall of the Roman Republic, however this impact, once explored more, can be seen to be a less obvious and underlying cause. Due to Ciceroās politically-charged writings, mislead beliefs...
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He was active in overseeing his kingdom and regularly travelled around it. He also set up a network of messengers to report back to him on what was happening. Under his rule, his kingdom rose to dominate Western Europe. Over his lifetime, Charlemagne fought many wars. His victories expanded the territory under his control. He was helped by the armies...
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Augustus, a renowned leader of the Roman Empire during the 27 BC, initiated the use of built forms for the ascension and preservation of power. The development of Rome under his rule inaugurated a highly influential style of architecture, establishing a new standard subsequent to the fall of the Roman Empire. His supremacy over the Roman Empire ensued a substantial...
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