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Imagine a world where your fearsome leader has just been brutally murdered. Imagine a world where you have to decide if it was just or not. Imagine a world where your empire has just been split in half and is on the brink of destruction. In the play “The tragedy of Julius Caesar” Brutus has just killed the romans leader Caesar and Brutus is trying to convince the commoners that killing Caesar was just. In the play Brutus and Antony both have speeches that are similar and different in Ethos…

How much land did the Romans own? The Romans sought to rule the entire world as they knew it at the time. The Roman Empire was the most powerful empire in ancient times because of how the Romans gained and distributed their land,their clever battle strategies,and how their government responded to problems. In 509 B.C. the Romans took out the Etruscan kings and people(Corbishbley 10).Then the Roman Empire began.Legend tells us that Rome was created by Romulus.It also says that he was the first…

One of Rome’s most famous Caesars to date is Julius Caesar. He had some of the best military ideas in the history of war and is given credit to helping kickstart the rise of the unstoppable Roman Empire. But it’s not the military tactics he is known for the best, or how he guided Rome to the path of power. Julius Caesar is known best for his demise on March 15th, the day we know best as the Ides of March. Julius Caesar was powerful force from the time he arrived into the world, via the…

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…

50 years after the First Punic War, Carthage had paid off their entire 10,000 talent fee. They then believed that this meant that the treaty was expired. Numidia, an ally of Rome, had frequently raided Carthage because in the treaty Carthage had agreed not to retaliate. Carthage was outraged that the Numidians had been allowed to invade their nation, and in return, Carthage assembled a small army to attack Numidia without Roman permission. This was the opportunity Rome was waiting for. Though…

"A wise man makes his own decisions. An ignorant man follows public opinion" says a Chinese proverb. This quote relates to the debate of the famous tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s plays generally include tragic climaxes to create suspense and excitement for the audience. In “Julius Caesar”, the major turning point of the play is when Brutus and the other conspirators assassinate Caesar. Although Brutus’ final decision was to side with the other conspirators and…

2 Page Essay World History Mrs.Pauli Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C.E and died on August 3o, 30 B.C.E. Cleopatra VII was the last ruler of Egypt from the house of Ptolemy, a family that had ruled Egypt for generations. She earned on unfavorable reputation during her age, but as the lover of the Roman emperors Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.E) and, later, Mark Antony (c.81-30 B.C.E), Cleopatra had become a romantic legend in modern times. Cleopatra had 4 husbands: Ptolemy XIII, Ptolemy XIV, Julius…

The film “Apocalypto”, Directed by Mel Gibson, is a film based in Mesoamerica, following the lives and war of the Mayan civilization. This film displayed events and information that was stated in the Strayer: Ways of the world text book. This film covers a small Mayan village from before they were captured, through their journey, and lastly ending with the Spanish arrival. Among these event a few things were exemplified such as the description of the type of land they lived, warfare among the…

The writer Seneca, who is also known as Seneca the Younger, was believed to be born between 1 and 5 A.D. and was relocated to Rome at a young age. Seneca was very educated in philosophy and was raised to believe that you should live for knowledge, not extravagance and that one living under the Sextii philosophy, they should also avoid politics. Seneca wrote as a philosopher but was often ridiculed for being a hypocrite for his lifestyle. Seneca began his disfavor by Romes emperors by defaming…

Sophocles Essay One may believe that Sophocles was not only a well-respected playwright, but also an important literature figure throughout the entire world. The article stated that Sophocles was, “…blessed by the gods…highly revered in his society.” One can tell that he was well-liked and well-respected throughout his life. The article also stated that because of his beauty, strength, and fairness, he earned, “…admiration of those around him….” Sophocles, much like Shakespeare, is a…