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Caesar Caesar was one of the great Roman leaders studied throughout history today known for his political and military strategies. Betrayed by the men he trusted the most in the Roman Empire, because they believed he was a selfish dictator and that it would be better for Rome if he was taken out of power. Gaius Julius Caesar a Roman public figure who led the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire through great military campaigns and the total destruction of people within Rome who became his enemy…

Roman and Greek are one of the most important and the best civilizations in the history. Greek temples are much bigger than Romans temple. The two civilizations look like each other, so that the people got confused to differentiate between them, although they have some difference between, because of the influences of the Romans on the Greek. But also the Romans have a unique style. Greek temples are much bigger than Romans temple. Roman people used to build their temple to worship…

Advantages and Disadvantages of The Corpus Juris Civilis Roman Law is the law of ancient Rome it is known for the inheritance which the Romans left us, Roman law is highly important as it influenced the world especially the western world and it is the most developed out of all the systems of the past. In addition it is the first pediment of law and society and its history can be traced over a long period. The latter, provides the foundation for numerous legal systems and this is reflected in…

Introduction Paragraph: After examining the issues surrounding ancient Roman society, I am convinced that Rome was not a democracy. The fact that citizens didn't have equality, there was no economic freedom, and the fact that there were not many human rights (They had slaves), support my belief because they demonstrate how Rome was not a true democracy. Body Paragraph 1/Support for Reason 1: One reason I maintain this position is that not all citizens were equal. For instance, Patricians had…

The Pantheon and the Parthenon: A Comparison of Greek and Roman Architecture Two of the most reveled structures from ancient times are known worldwide, the Pantheon of Rome and the Parthenon of Greece. These feats of architecture symbolize the accomplishments of the great empires that shaped so much of history and even the world, as we know it today. In order to fully appreciate the impact of these monuments, we’ll take a closer look at their designs and their historical significance. The…

Ancient Roman politician and army general Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony in English; 83–30 B.C.E), was an ally of Julius Caesar. Although Antony played a significant role in turning Rome from a republic to an empire, his efforts have been overshadowed by Caesar’s achievements as the head general. A direct descendant of the great Roman Emperors Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, Marc Antony was destined to be a leader. Much of Ancient Roman history revolves around Julius Caesar’s dictatorship—and…

Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman lawyer and a politician who became consul in 63 B.C. He was considered one of the best orators of his time. He was given the governorship of a province called Cilicia in 51 B.C. While in Cilicia, his main aim was to make the lives of the locals comfortable and to enhance the economic situation the province was passing through. To achieve this, he avoided problems, tried not to cause trouble to the locals and tried not to spend money on expenses. On the other…

The history of the Ancient empires, there were various wars and rivalries that existed between Carthage and Rome (Morey, 1901). These two nations were well-known for war, power and strength situated at the western Mediterranean and Italian Peninsula. The former is led by Carthage while the other is the great force of Rome. In this write-up, there will be a trace how Carthage became almost the equal of Rome showing the strength of both and how this conflict led to Rome becoming a naval power.…

Joseph Yi Mr. Morgan Period 6 10-23-17 Chapter 9 APWH Byzantium and Orthodox Europe Introduction The two major civilizations Byzantine (Orthodox Christianity) They maintained high level of political, economic, cultural life Leaders saw themselves as Roman Emperors The empire lasted for 1000 years until Turkish invaders took over Similarities Both were influenced by Islam Civilizations spread northward Polytheism both gave them a way to monotheism Northern areas struggled for political definition…

One of the most glorious empires in human history was the Roman Empire. Its western part survived for an astounding period of more than 500 years. Therefore historians are highly intrigued by the fall of the Western Roman Empire. For centuries they have considered the reasons for this fall. But what they are even more intrigued by is the fact that the Eastern Roman Empire survived this fall and the reasons for this. My opinion is that the main reasons why the Eastern Roman Empire survived are…