Pax Romana

acquired power. In this paper we will discuss the immense impact Augustus had in shaping western civilization through his reign of the Roman Empire that endured for centuries after his death, “the first two of which were the centuries of the celebrated Pax Romana, the longest period of peace the Western world would ever enjoy” (Casson, 1999). The first emperor after the death of Julius Caesar, commonly known as Octavian was born Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C., in Velletri, Italy just…

Throughout history, there have been many great leaders with very different styles of commanding. Some of these methods, while unorthodox, benefited the land’s people, the land’s economy, and people’s spirituality. In Rome, there were two powerful leaders who approached the throne differently: Gaius Octavius, “Augustus” and Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus, “Constantine”. Both of these men inspired changes for the Roman Empire, such as: political reforms, spiritual reforms, and…

economic, political, and invasions of foreign barbarian tribes. Initially, in 180 CE, Marcus Aurelius, emperor of that time, died leaving a battalion compromised of over a half a million men who watched over the border spanning several thousand miles. Pax Romana was still a force within these borders. Beyond this perimeter, there were barbaric powers uniting for a cue. Along with these barbarians there were many Germanic Tribes who had visions of applying pressure out west among the Franks,…

A famous leader, his double-named grandnephew, and an emperor who played a metaphorical fiddle have all influenced how we live our lives today. This essay will demonstrate each leader’s contribution to their state, the life of their citizens, and the evolution of western civilization. In order to prove that Augustus was the most influential leader between himself, Julius Caesar, and Nero, this essay will emphasize their main ideas as well as link them to the modern-day. Julius Caesar is one of…

Technology has been developing for centuries and has taken a huge leap toward our future. Technology has advanced so much to the point where everyone has high expectations for my generation of engineers. Alan Mathison Turing was a British pioneering computer scientist and a mathematician who has made major contributions in his time (Copeland). Over 70 years ago, Turing introduced the notion of machine that is universal. The central concept of the contemporary computers was based on his very…

Nero the Empire Emperor Nero is the rotten tomato in a garden of sublime heroes and malevolent villains. He is, undeniably, a milestone that history would happily hand over to someone else. However, his essence has lived on for centuries since his reign ended in 68 AD. He is depicted as an opulent and tyrannical man in many cultures. Nero is recognized mostly for his luxurious performing arts activities, his personal life drama, and his association with the Great Fire of Rome. Nero was…

The Greatness Of Alexander’s Empire The Ancient Greek empire ruled by Alexander the Great was no doubt a military power. New fighting styles were invented and during this time Alexander took over most of the known world. However, was Alexander’s empire the most influential militarily in the Ancient Mediterranean? Some would argue Ancient Rome was the most influential with the most military prowess. Alexander the Great’s empire was the most successful military force of any Ancient…

The Romans had one of the greatest empires in history. The Romans have many daily activities they do consisting of baths, chariot racing, and gladiator battles. One of the things the Romans are known for was their iconic structure including the Coliseum, Pantheon, Forum, and the Circus Maximus. 147 emperors ruled over Rome but some are the greatest are Augustus, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, and Tiberius. The Romans had a very successful army that dominated over its time of existence. They had many…

Antipas, who initially was a worshiper of the Roman god Jupiter, began to be drawn to Christianity through written conversations with Luke. Antipas and Luke had engaged in friendly dialogue over historical, and spiritual culture. When the two got closer, Luke started to bring up Jesus Christ to Antipas. Luke eventually shared his testimony of what Christ was like, and that lead to Antipas developing an interest in learning more about Christ. To further expand upon his knowledge of Christ,…

Khafre became the fourth Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt after the death of his older brother Djedefre. Some people have come up with multiple reasons for the cause of Djedefre 's death and one of the most common ones is that Khafre himself may have murdered his own brother in order to take over the throne. Khafre was the son of Khufu, the second Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He had two wives, out of which one may have been his half sister, and a total of ten children. Khafre died in…