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Written Assignment HIST 1421 Unit 5: Greek and Roman Civilization Carthage and Rome and the Punic Wars University of the People Term 5, 2016 - 2017 Instructor: B. Chambers Abstract: The essay seeks to unpack the rivalry between Carthage and Rome which played out in the epic Punic Wars of 264BC, 218BC and 149BC. For over 100 years, the mighty Roman empire and army were occupied with keeping the equally mighty armies of Carthage at bay and ensuring that their reach never extended too far or too…

Science and technology has immensely benefitted Mesopotamian society through the innovations in the fields of military, writing, and medicine; Mesopotamians advanced military with the invention of the iron scale armour, increasing the protection of Mesopotamian soldiers and citizens and the chances of a victory, writing with the invention of cuneiform, giving the Mesopotamians the means to document records and allowing the government to regulate the society with more organization and efficiency,…

Alexander became a young king at the age of 20, and later known as Alexander the Great. His leadership, wit, strategic plans, and knowledge helped him succeed in ruling the people. The way he portrayed himself to people was critical to the publics eye. “When he felt it was necessary, Alexander could be brutal, and his show of force brought the Greek cities back into line. But Alexander also could be merciful, as Plutarch demonstrates in the story of Timoclea…Aleander was so taken by her bravery…

Of all the civilizations in history, there is perhaps none as influential (to the Western world at least) as that of Rome. From its earliest roots as a small kingdom, through its era as a republic, to the dominance and decline of its empire, the Roman civilization stood for over two millennia, nearly half of recorded history. Since its fall, countless nations attempted to emulate Rome, attempting to recapture even a hint of its former glory. It can be argued, however, that of all these imitators…

Shakespeare’s, Julius Caesar, Brutus becomes a tragic hero. Pulled into a plot to assassinate Caesar, He has a difficult time making decisions with complete thought and considering his options. Making his fatal mistakes of allowing Antony to speak and thoughtlessly following the strange letters that end by his window to convince him to join the assassination of Caesar plot whilst doing a lot of underestimating. Brutus, a young noble roman, who doesn’t think his decisions through enough. The…

most scholars believe this is just a dramatic addition by Shakespeare when writing his play. The average middle class and poor Roman citizens were furious at Caesar’s assassination and began to revolt. Caesar’s death marked the end of the Roman Republic and the empire fell into many years of civil war. I believe that Julius Caesar was a good man to an extent. He did care for the poor and wanted to reform the Roman government for the people, but he also loved power and wanted things his way. He…

Marcus Brutus lived his life in constant debt to Caesar, but one day he realized Caesar might be doing more harm than good. Shakespeare depicts Brutus as a completely noble Roman in the play Julius Caesar, and this is true on some level. Brutus was very honest and dutiful concerning large-scale affairs, such as the fate of Rome. However, he was also very stubborn and spent a lot of time focused on petty matters (The Gale Group). Shakespeare chose to ignore this dark side of Brutus and only…

An omen is viewed as a sign in the natural world in which delivers some sort of message. These messages differ depending on their interpretation, for some they foretell the common of good while others of evil. An example of interpretation is Halley's Comet, which was a "bad omen" for King Harold II of England but a "good omen" for William the Conqueror. In addition, the oldest source of an omen was found dating back to the Mesopotamia. Unlike in past times, in today's modern society we focus…

There are many philosophies that can encompass life. What is the true meaning of life? Can we ever be honorable in our actions? How should one react in times of great pain? Emperor Marcus Aurelius sought to answer these questions. Aurelius was a follower of Stoicism, a philosophy which he felt could answer them. The Meditations, Book One, is Aurelius’ thoughts on the matter of Stoicism. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar showcases Stoicism in one of its main characters - Marcus Brutus. The character…

The beginning of the Roman Empire was off to an excellent start, where the Roman Empire stood atop of the world. However, the Empire was heading to an end, however, the Romanians possessed the biggest navy, which had a very good economy. Romans did their best to keep the city running, with great people, such as, Socrates (one of the greatest philosophers that existed). Despite all the great efforts that the Romanians accomplished, their time was coming to an end. One of the reasons…