Polybius

theses, of which he called “Quid Vestae cultus in institutis veterum privatis publicisque valuerit” (“The Power of Why do you wear the service of the public or private institutions of the ancients”) and “Polybe, ou la Grèce conquise par les Romains” (“Polybius, or Greece conquered by the Romans”), both of which were written in approximately 1858.…

Fabius stood with Scipio and Polybius again on the tower. He could feel the tension in the air, the edginess as they knew the time for action was approaching fast. Polybius pointed along the foreshore to the west, where the Roman fleet stood just out of bowshot range form the walls. “The wind is still coming from the south. Ennius is worried that it will blow the flames back over our own ships. You must give the order before the wind picks up more’. ‘That’s exactly why I don’t like him messing…

The Roman governmental system was one of the main reasons for Rome’s incredible success. It had a different formula than most governments, as Polybius explained that is was a mix between monarchy, democracy, and aristocracy. In fact, the main three elements – Consuls, Senate, and people – of the Roman republic represented, in a way, monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. These three elements were each extremely important and each had checks and balances for the others so that none could gain…

It is often believed that the Romans did not achieve empire until there were emperors in place in the government. This theory is far from true. The transformation began when the Roman Republic began to turn to places outside of Italy. This sparked the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire . However, the Romans achieve empire far before any emperors took rule in society. The rise of the Roman Empire transpired not due to an offensive move, but rather a defensive strategy.…

The world of ancient Egypt saw dualities in how people viewed it, both in antiquity and modern day. To many Romans, Egypt not only was a critical source of food as well as architecture and culture, but it also posed a political and cultural threat. Additionally, despite a precedent of hundreds of years of highly developed Egyptian politics and society without Roman rule, many Romans saw native Egyptians as unintelligent, poor, or unhelpful. These xenophobic ideals were manifested in the social…

Direct democracy is a system where people decide on and vote on policy initiatives and laws directly, using several instruments like referendum, initiative and recall. Referendum mainly implies that a bill that has been passed in the legislature will be obliged to be set for a popular vote. This essentially means that the public can veto on a bill passed by the legislature. The instrument of Initiative lets members of the public propose/suggest a bill or a constitutional amendment, which will…

because it shapes people’s perspectives on present issues. The past gives society experience which can help solve current problems. Polybius, a Greek historian, proposed the theory of historic recurrence; this theory states that there is a repetitive pattern in history and that two specific events that take place at different times can be strikingly similar ("Polybius in Historical Explanation"). Several recurrences of past events can be caused…

documentation of wars, and creating historical and entertaining stories for the people. It was the time of initial inquiry of developing an understanding of the beginning of the story as well as the methods to gain this information. Roman historians of Polybius, Titus Livius Patavinus, Publius Tacitus, benefited from the previous establishment of historical methods and some generally accepted stories of ancient era. They were advancing historical lessons into philosophical theory,…

“There is no witness so dreadful, no accuser so terrible, as the conscience that dwells in the heart of every man.” Polybius (c. 200 – c. 118 BC) This quote demonstrates how a guilty conscience can consume you. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who aims to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. Edgar Allan Poe demonstrates how a person’s inner turmoil and fear can drive him…

Christopher Marlowe’s Dido, Queen of Carthage is based primarily on Book Four Virgil’s The Aeneid and is an exploration of the dangers of female rule and gender identities. Marlowe’s interpretation of Dido’s character is focused on Dido’s struggle to maintain both her ‘masculine’ nature as a ruler and her ‘feminine’ nature as an individual. Marlowe views female rule bearing too many weaknesses, such as a female ruler requiring a marriage to produce a legitimate heir could place the nation under…