Roman triumph

In this essay we shall discuss the Romans’ reaction to Greek culture whilst comparing their relations with other cultures. Therefore, it shall be necessary to consult both ancient and modern scholarship. In order to understand the Roman attitude to the Greeks we need to explore the various things which Rome absorbed from the Greeks into its own culture. Amongst these are the conflation of traditional Roman deities with their Greek counterparts, inspirations for literature and the social…

After reading and analyzing the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, I have determined that Marcus Brutus was the most admirable character. I believe that Brutus’ loyalty, courage and patriotism made him so commendable. Throughout the play Brutus had to endure many difficult situations where showed that he can handle responsibility and still make the best decisions for himself and the good people of Rome. Loyalty is a characteristic that not all characters have, though Brutus has this rare and…

As a historical figure, the Roman emperor Commodus is a fascinating character. Even more interesting are the varying portrayals of him. Director Ridley Scott saw an opportunity for this character when he directed his 2000 epic, Gladiator. Gladiator has been deemed a visual masterpiece that brings Ancient Rome to modern audiences. There is no doubt that the movie is visually stunning with its sweeping views that show the grandeur of the Coliseum, large gladiator battles, beautiful landscapes,…

term of office of the Governor of Gaul, the Senate not only refused, the Senate also issued a final advice indicates if Caesar does not return immediately Rome will be declared Caesar enemy for the country. Caesar legions to the border with Rubicon. Roman law, commanders are not available with any army crossed the Rubicon, otherwise it is a betrayal of Rome. Kai Sa Sisuo after a long time, tell the famous saying, "After crossing the earth is tragedy; not cross the river, it…

the night. The comparison between the two isn’t as far as some may see. Both Lincoln and Caesar had a great part in wars and politics. Julius had fought in many wars before becoming the ruler of Rome. His help in the Gallic wars help spread the roman empire. Lincoln had protected the union soldiers and worked his way up through congress to president during the civil war. After becoming president, he had established the 16th…

greatness, to release their innermost divine nature, to carry on to lofty and grandeur achievements, to triumph the sublime. For Vico, this is the heroic mind. The great philosophers of the past defined the “Hero” as one who forever, without pause, diligently pursues the quest for greatness and work all the while with good deeds and the betterment of mankind as a focus. Remember the great Roman philosopher, Cicero, called this “glory,” a way to ensure an immortal name. The divine nature of…

Antony who both had plans for power after the death of Julius Caesar. Mack Antony had taken command of Caesar’s Legions, which was the largest Roman military unit. This caused enmity between the two men. Antony was engaged in war against the senate and Augustus joined the senate in the fight. He defeated Antony in 43 B.C but the senate refused his triumph. He the abandoned the senate and joined the Second Triumvirate, and they defeated their opponents in 42 B.C and assumed full control of the…

“Danger knows full well That Caesar is more dangerous than he” (II.ii). Caesar was arrogant, naive and a military mastermind. Caesar was definitely no ordinary man he was a godlike figure to the Romans and the conspirators feared him. He knew what he wanted and because of this mindset, he was very ambitious. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Caesar’s arrogance helped guide him to become the successful ruler he was ,and at the same time, his lust for power lead him to his untimely…

Historically, the state has used art as a political tool to assert its authority and military power, which is evident based on the prevalence of reliefs depicting military campaigns and triumphs. As a visual tool at the disposal of the state, political actors could evoke emotions ranging from fear to awe as the viewer saw visual narratives showing the spoils of wars or the ruler conquering enemies. For instance, the Stele of Naram-Sin, a…

rise 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,…