Rome; the most well-known place in the world. Many dream about traveling to Rome and paying a visit to The Colosseum or taking a picture in front of the large aqueducts that span throughout the country. Although people love to take pictures of the ancient structures that have stood for many centuries, some don't know the history behind them, or Rome itself. Learning about the more historical things about Rome are the best parts; such as how it used to be an idea, and how it was a republic for many years but then turned to becoming an empire of sorts.
Now, what exactly is a republic? It is a type of government that allows there to be control by the citizens or people, along with control for the higher authorities. The United States is a republic …show more content…
Marcus Aurelius (b. 121 AD - d. 180 AD) was a peaceful leader of Rome on his deathbed soon after the Romans fought Germania (present day Germany). He wanted the general of the army, Maximus, to be the next in line to give Rome it’s power back. Since Maximus was a general, he wasn’t ‘tainted’ by the governments systems and he would have the authority to give the senate it’s rightful power back. Before Maximus could accept the offer, Commodus (b. 161 AD - d. 192 AD), Marcus’ only son, was jealous that he wasn’t going to become emperor and killed his father. And with the laws at the time, Commodus became the emperor or Rome. He wouldn’t let the senate's have the power they needed to get Rome back up onto it’s feet. That’s where Maximus’ long journey begins. At the very end of the movie, Maximus fights Commodus to the death to become emperor. Maximus successfully killed Commodus, but died shortly after due to his wounds. Before he died, he ordered that the senate's of Rome have their power back.
In conclusion, Gladiator is a great movie. Haha just kidding, that isn’t the end of the conclusion paragraph. Rome was a successful place in history, even if they had some downs while there were some horrible
Now, what exactly is a republic? It is a type of government that allows there to be control by the citizens or people, along with control for the higher authorities. The United States is a republic …show more content…
Marcus Aurelius (b. 121 AD - d. 180 AD) was a peaceful leader of Rome on his deathbed soon after the Romans fought Germania (present day Germany). He wanted the general of the army, Maximus, to be the next in line to give Rome it’s power back. Since Maximus was a general, he wasn’t ‘tainted’ by the governments systems and he would have the authority to give the senate it’s rightful power back. Before Maximus could accept the offer, Commodus (b. 161 AD - d. 192 AD), Marcus’ only son, was jealous that he wasn’t going to become emperor and killed his father. And with the laws at the time, Commodus became the emperor or Rome. He wouldn’t let the senate's have the power they needed to get Rome back up onto it’s feet. That’s where Maximus’ long journey begins. At the very end of the movie, Maximus fights Commodus to the death to become emperor. Maximus successfully killed Commodus, but died shortly after due to his wounds. Before he died, he ordered that the senate's of Rome have their power back.
In conclusion, Gladiator is a great movie. Haha just kidding, that isn’t the end of the conclusion paragraph. Rome was a successful place in history, even if they had some downs while there were some horrible