Akkadian Empire

The Many Empires of Mesopotamia Through constant war, Mesopotamia was crudely shaped through cookie-cutter fashion of each empire’s peak, earning her the rightful place as a cradle of civilization. Her cultures changed with every dawning era, and her views grew more perceptive until a final, ethical Zoroastrianism. Whether Sumerian, Babylonian, Chaldean, or Persian, Mesopotamia cradled each, defining the meaning of civilization through life and the gods. Ultimately, introducing the basic way…

positions. How close their connections to the divine were, depended on their portrayal of kingship. Hammurabi presents himself as a king whose role is to bring justice in the Babylonian Empire, recording laws to maintain order. In contrast, Naram-Sin’s kingship is that of a conqueror, expanding the Akkadian Empire to its peak. It was enough for Hammurabi claim to have been chosen by the gods to maintain his control; Naram-Sin, gave himself an even closer…

areas of land he controlled by utilizing his resources in a way that has never been done before. (this sentence is way too vague. What made him so different than past leaders?) Sargon’s effectiveness and ability to lead one of the most important empires in Mesopotamia history, and deal with rebellions swiftly and effectively is why he is considered one of the best emperors in all of ancient history.…

nations.” As Western European powers continued to extend their empires across the world, the idea of a new imperialism would emerge between the period 1880-1914. The principle of new imperialism involved the extension of Western political and economic dominance in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By 1880, the hectic rush of nations wanting to continue extending their empires beyond European borders would lead to the scramble for…

leaders, they would treat him as a leader. Alexander deserved to be called, the Great, because of his strategic military skills, ambition to become a great leader at a young age, and the way he maintained and controlled his empire when he was the king (Plutarch 4). A larger empire was something Alexander lusted for. Those who he failed to persuade to live under his rule he overpowered with his army, forcing his leadership upon them. When it came to combat Alexander excelled in strategizing and…

Empire features a large ensemble cast following the lives of the Lyon family as they struggle to attain what they believe is rightfully theirs. In this musical soap opera an assortment of issues are addressed such as sexuality, expectations, inheritance, and most importantly family. The Lyon family is not your typical household with a celebrity father and an ex-con for mother this family is not easily relatable in the typical sense. However Empire finds a way to show relationships that can be…

The two statues I will compare are not too different in visual appearance, but they were made for completely different reasons. Once you get to know the reasons, they will look very different. The Statue of Gudea was created after the Akkadian Empire collapsed ca. 2090 BC, and King Gudea ruled Lagash, an independent city-state. It is prefaced with 'Seated' because there are many similar statues of the king. When Gudea assumed control, he made it his mission to rebuild temples honoring the gods.…

the colonial bureaucracy, and the violence and torture in the colonization of Africa. Unless the Great English empire can reform its imperialist practices in the African colonies, I fear that our reputation abroad and with our own people will cause resentment against the authority of the crown and parliament, but especially you sir, as you are the main representative of our great empire. Please, address these issues so that my husband can become himself again. To begin, the overall hypocrisy of…

How did imperialists justify their actions? How did the anti-imperialists justify their position? Consider the role of race, economics, science, and religion. Moral implications of American imperialism are that we are just trying to extend our land to make more businesses and trade to help our economy. These are the justifications to our actions about taking over other countries. Anti-imperialist do not believe in the extension of land and territories. "the anti-imperialist's did not oppose…

The term “empire” has become rather ubiquitous in our modern, globalizing world. But the framework around which to define and understand empire and the notions of imperialism within a modern context remains elusive. In trying to codify the complexities of empire, questions such as “Who is empire?”, “How is empire manifested?”, “Where can empire be seen?”, and “What is the nature of empire?” arise. Following World War II, though arguably seen as early as the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the United…