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Ancient roman warfare was a very significant part of their civilisation. The weapons that were used were very inventive and were a large part of their warfare. Five main weapons were used in warfare, and the people also wore armour for protection. (Truman, 2015) A widely used weapon in Roman civilisations was the Gladius sword, which was very sharp and used for quick stabbings. There was also the Pilum which was a throwing spear used to throw at opponents shields and get rid of their defence.…

Geography & Government, Rome is located in Italy. The people adapted to their environment by borrowing heavily from greek architecture. Some physical features of Rome are rivers islands and mountains. The weather in ancient rome was warm and timid. In the seventh century b.c The Etruscans ruled they came into power because Rome was under the power of a monarchy they ruled until around 509 B.C. Economics, Ancient Rome also sold and traded goods. They use their roads and…

In all of its success, the Roman Empire is known as the period of great emperors. The notable Roman leaders, Julius Caesar among them, expanded and led the empire through their application of strategic force and power. Caesar, a well-rounded and effective leader, ruled the Romans as dictator from 47 to 44 BC. Although he played a large role in the development of his empire, he was not well liked by his fellow Roman politicians, resulting in his assassination. His reputation as a powerful…

Many people assume that effective leaders are conceded, and they don not care for others. However, in reality they are kind to the people and are trying to help them in any possible way. Kindness is the most important quality of an effective leader because it demonstrates to the people that the ruler can be trusted and honorable. This leadership quality is shown through Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and in the historical example of Peter the Great. In Julius Caesar, Brutus is an…

they'd had enough, and after two revolutions, Russia became the Soviet Union, which, in case you haven't already figured out, is not ruled by a czar. February Revolution The February Revolution started on March 8, or February 23 using the Julian calendar, which Russia did. On March 8, demonstrators stopped working in Petrograd (st. Petersburg) and demanded bread. By march 10, almost every worker in Petrograd stopped working. Factories started electing councils. On march 11, the Petrograd…

life in various ways. Peter essentially transformed Russia from "nonexistence" to "being". As a leader, some of Peter's accomplishments included modernizing the Russian army to Western standards, modernizing the Russian alphabet, introducing the Julian calendar, creating a Russian navy, and establishing the first Russian newspaper. In Russian society and worldwide, Peter is important and well-known for his efforts and personality as a leader. Peter is an important figure in Russian society…

I choose to write about father, John Witherspoon because I heard of him but not a lot. I thought it would be interesting to learn more about our founding father John Witherspoon. Instead of writing about somebody I already know a lot about I can write about somebody I only know a little about. It is important to know your founding father and what they did or accomplished. John Witherspoon came to the burgeoning United States to become president of what would become Princeton University, and he…

of the Roman Empire. He was a military genius who conquered much of Central Europe which led to Rome’s increase in size and power. His self-proclaimed dictatorship impacted Rome greatly by lowering the unemployment rate and the introducing the Julian Calendar that was used well into the 1900s (Tøndering). His influence and fame struck so far that even Caesar’s own name was used to title a ruler up to two thousand years after his assassination. His death led to the end of the Roman Republic,…

On January 4th, 1643 (Displayed as December 25,1642 using the old Julian calendar) in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, a great physicist and mathematician was born. Said to be one of the smartest people of the 17th century Scientific Revolution, Isaac Newton developed the principles of modern physics, including the laws of motion After he was knighted by Queen Anne of England in 1705, he earned the Sir in the name that most people call him by today, along with his real name. Newton made…

The Land of 13 Months of Sunshine For many people around the world, mentioning Ethiopia brings to mind the images of famine, drought and poverty. Although those disasters were prevented years ago, they still haunt the country’s international image. It is true that Ethiopia has had its share of natural and manmade problems, but they do not truly define what Ethiopia is today. Ethiopia has always been a nation blessed with many unique natural, cultural, and historical wonders. There are…