Ancient Macedonians

Western Culture stemmed from a fusion of various civilizations. The Greek and the Roman civilizations had some of the biggest impact on the development of the ancient world. What was different about these societies from other cultures within the ancient civilizations was their political and religious systems. As Rome conquered various Hellenistic cities, they captured the essence of Greek culture and melded it within theirs. Through influence of literature, architecture, and mindset, as well as…

Like Alexander the Great Julius Caesar was a conqueror. Caesar invaded the ancient state of Gaul, which is modern day France. Later Caesar took power of Rome with two other men, Crassus and Pompey. Eventually Caesar took total control and was eventually even offered Emperorship of Rome by the Senate because he was such a good leader…

The development of the “seeds” of modern society can be first found in Ancient Greece but Grecian civilization was greatly impacted by the societies that came before it. First the Mesopotamians, and then the Egyptians, moved from an agricultural and herding based culture to a new form of culture called civilization. This new culture was “marked by the appearance of urban centers, the mastery of smelting and with it the techniques for making metal tools and weapons, and the invention of…

absolute monarch who centered his empire on a “cult of kingship” (pp. 120, 127). Similar to the imperial spies who aided the Persian government, Alexander’s rule began as an expedition from his father’s kingdom of Macedonia (p. 126). In contrast to the Macedonian style, however, the political authority of Persia, administered by satraps, based its imperial system on the examples of Babylonian and the Assyrian Empires (p. 121). Roman administration had “an elaborate body of law, applicable…

power were ultimately weakened, specifically after several defeats by the Thebans which first occurred in Leuctra in 371 BCE, and then again several years later at Mantinea. However, soon after Sparta was defeated a new power emerged quickly, the Macedonians. Under the guidance of Philip II they arose as the only chief military power of Greece after their triumph at Chaeronea against the Athenians in 338…

The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the Pharaoh and the next in line was his wife. The pharaoh was supreme leader of the government and the region. A pharaoh became an almost iconic religious deity and was deemed the “lord of the two lands and the High Priest of every temple” by the people (Colorado State university, n.d.). He represented the gods of the Earth. Under him was a hierarchy of rulers to whom delegated authority was given to run different areas of the government.…

Priene: Greek Life Exemplified By Kristin Lee Priene was an ancient Greek city situated in the Ionia region of modern Turkey. The city, and what remains of it today, rests near the base of Mount Mycale overlooking the Maeander river. Although it was a relatively small city with an estimated population of 4,000 to 5,000, Priene featured several noteworthy architectural structures including a temple of Athena Polias, an agora, a theater, a stadium and gymnasium, as well as other religious,…

invade Asia Minor, they would need ships to transport their troops. According to Maureen Green, a journalist for Smithsonian magazine, the primary warships used by both sides was of a standard that had remained somewhat unchanged from the time of the Ancient Greeks (Green). They were Triremes, galleys with three decks, and were used to great effect due to their maneuverability. They were, however, rather fragile, necessitating that the naval battles be fought on calm seas in order to lessen the…

effects. To do this an overview of how Rome became the fairest one of all is necessary. This essay will briefly examine how Rome rose to power and through power and greatness lost its upper hand and became torn. With the conclusion of the Punic and Macedonian Wars, the Roman conquests concluded and the city-state obtained great power, an immense amount of land and a great deal of new citizens, who now claimed Rome as their home. They…

Her name is dripped with legend, power and seduction. She became the last in a dynasty of Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy and would use her powers of beauty and charm to seduce military leaders. Cleopatra, is quite known in popular culture as this divining figure, using her brains and beauty to rule in her way, portrayed by beauty icons in films and plays such as Elizabeth Taylor and Claudette Colbert. Everyone knows her legend but very few actually understand her true importance as a…