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Some effects of the conquests can be seen as both positive and negative. This assignment asks for the negative effects of the Roman conquests. How would the negative factors affect the people, the government, or their way of life? The Romans grew too sure of themselves, too arrogant and grandiose, inclined to be tyranny regarding the needs of the conquered peoples. They loved the wealth and decadence more than the love of honour or the simplicity of the earlier times (Morey, 1901b). Even one…

This essay seeks to discuss how the economic and political differences between the Patricians and the Plebeian classes ultimately led to a plebeian revolt, with results of the first revolt or secession. The Patricians were wealthy people. They made up a small part of the population and held most of the power and control. They could on serve in the senate and only they could hold political, military or religious offices. On the other hand, the Plebeians were the bulk of the population. They were…

“Imperialism” stems from the Latin root word imperium, literally meaning supreme power. Throughout history, all imperialistic pursuits required the establishment of a “supreme power,” overturning the balance of power, giving one group of people greater authority. As a result, social checks and balances are disrupted, leading to exploitation of the colonized, yet the public is often unaware, falling victim to a socially induced misperception of social life. This misperception is termed “false…

Although Julius Caesar may have been a power hungry dictator, some of the things he did in his days were beneficial to the world. For example, Caesar abolished the roman republic, he created the calendar we know today, and he never lost a war. “Veni, vidi, vici.” A famous quote by Julius Caesar it means “I came, I saw, I conquered” people may miss take this quote to be about him being a power hungry dictator, however the way I view it is he came to a place with a corrupted government, and when…

Two of the greatest leader known to man who conquered all that they say before themselves. Julius Caesar the man who single handedly brought fear to hearts of any who dared oppose him and nearly conquered the world and Alexander the Great the man who conquered most of the known world. They are both major historical figure and brilliant tactical masterminds. Alexander and Julius are easily the most influential figures before the time of christ. Alexander the Great and Julius were both…

and many engineering feats enabling such an army with horse and elephants to pass, Hannibal emerged from the Alps into Northern Italy late in November of 218. “As for the animals, when they fell and struggled to rise they broke through the lower layer of snow, and there they stayed with their loads, as though frozen to the earth, because of their weight and the congealed state of the old snow”. The pure skill and intelligence of Hannibal is truly illustrated in this battle. When he came out the…

Going into this project I did not know much about Caesar. I did not know his philosophy or his accomplishments. All that I had was his name. My knowledge of Caesar extended only as far as the popular opinion that he was one of Rome’s greatest leaders. The weight his name carried got me interested in dissecting the subject that is Julius Caesar. It started with learning about his timeline, which was filed with bloodshed and wars. Then transitioned to how he governed Rome once he did come to power…

Gaius Julius Caesar was a general, a statesman, a dictator, as well as an extraordinary leader. ("Julius Caesar"). He had expanded the Roman Republic through a series of battles across Europe before making himself a dictator for life ("Julius Caesar"). Julius Caesar is known for being one of the greatest military leaders in the world ("Julius Caesar"). Also Caesar is credited for laying the foundation of the Roman Empire ("Julius Caesar"). Unfortunately, Caesar had died on the steps of the…

A great man who was known as Augustus Caesar said on his deathbed, “I found Rome of clay; I leave it to you of marble”(history 11). Augustus Caesar, once named Octavian, was the 2nd ruler of Rome, first of the Roman Empire. He grew up to take the throne after Julius. He was sharing the power but after taking it from his enemy, Mark Antony, he ruled Rome with intentions for success for the empire, not for himself. His greatest success unlike his uncle, Julius Caesar, was keeping the people and…

Gaius Octavius, or better known as Octavius and Augustus Caesar, was the founder of The Roman Empire, and one of the greatest emperors of all time. His life is stunning, and so are his achievements. Augustus reshaped the entire empire, and enlarged it and its culture, changing the next two centuries for the better. He laid out his own foundation, and started an era that is known as the Pax Romana. Octavius was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was once the master of Rome, after…