Julius Nyerere

How did Ancient Rome maintain a well structured civilization for centuries? According to Keith Hopkins author of “Murderous Games,” an article depicting the life of Romans that tells how violence, discipline, and death were all tools that ensured the people of Rome were obedient. Hopkins presents these components of Roman life by illustrating the Gladiatorial shows and the effect it had on every social class. This paper will be a brief summary and opinion on the Gladiatorial games and how it…

In 356 B.C. Phillip II and his third wife Olympias had a child named Alexander. At a young age Alexander was educated by a wise Greek philosopher named Aristotle. According to Plutarch, Alexander went against Aristotle’s advice to treat the Greeks as a leader, and the barbarians as a master (Plutarch 4). However, he treated them as friends and kinsmen so that his kingdom would not be filled with warfare, banishments and secret plots. In this way he could mediate and govern the world (Plutarch 4)…

“The Gladiator” (2000) Directed by Ridley Scott unfolds an enthralling movie that tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridias an honorable Roman General who saved Rome through his sacrifices, obstacles, and transformation. Maximus sacrificed dearly through his life, losing his family, title, and freedom. He left his wife and son on his land in Trujillo to command the Northern armies under Cesar Marcus Aurelius. He gave of nearly 3 years of his life away from his beloved family to serve his…

In Southwest humor, one of the elements used is "Conflict." Conflict further breaks down into several categories: The Eastern elitist versus commoner, trickster being tricked, and man versus nature. Typically, the Elitists feel they are better than most and developed and over inflated ego regarding themselves. Twain is a master of exploiting the effects of an enlarged ego in the presence of much more humble. In Twain's "The Dandy Frightening the Squatter", "The Notorious Jumping Frog of…

Forming A Republic For Dummies: Brutus Edition Lucius Junius Brutus was an important figure in the Roman Republic. He was born in 545 BC and lived until 509 BC where he would meet one of his enemies at the Battle of Silva Arsia. The rape of Lucretia caused Brutus to form the Roman Republic with her husband, Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus. Brutus would lead the people of Rome by example and left an admirable legacy that would still impress scholars today.…

The great Roman Empire was very powerful and grew quite a bit in the long period it existed, spreading over many areas as its influence continued. The main reason that the Roman Empire fell was the lack of loyal military personnel, the absence of an organized government, the monumental size becoming overpowering, and invasions from enemies. The Roman Empire was a large, growing empire that was very powerful. There was loads of entertainment for rich and for poor, and the wealthy had the choice…

Both Brutus and Caesar are steadfast in their own ways. Their unrelenting stance in political views warns readers of the importance of reaching a compromise. Both their unwillingness to adapt and adjust their ideals becomes their turning point in this play because both of these characters are such strong opposing forces. Their inability to sympathize with each other’s views leads them down the inevitable path of quarrel between these two polar parties. Brutus is portrayed as an extremely noble…

"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David in the year 1801, is perhaps one of the greatest surging examples of Neoclassical art we have today. It is an oil painting on canvas whose saturated color shows an unusual amount of reverence to a mere man in charge of an army. Such exquisite detail and illumination in classical art was reserved for deities and heroes-- through this work it can only be assumed artist David equates Napoleon's strength with that of an epic figure or at the very…

Intelligence plays a key role in being truly “great”. Alexander The Great was exceptionally intelligent, and assembled his army to achieve greatness. As a kid, Alexander’s mother and father hired a teacher for Alexander. As stated in The background essay, ”philosopher Aristotle taught him academic subjects, politics, sports, and warfare.” Thus, Alexander became very smart at a young age and continued to gain knowledge throughout his childhood. Also, Alexander conveyed his intelligence throughout…

Civilizations throughout all time and around the world have had their own traditions and unique cultures. China had a belief that there was a cycle that should take place with their emperors called the Dynastic Cycle and within that the Mandate of Heaven (Duiker) This means that emperors cycle in and out of power in a unique way, and it is the god’s decision on how this comes about. This tradition is demonstrated clearly through the Ming dynasty’s overthrow of power by their neighbors Manchus…