Sextus Julius Frontinus

Destiny Feggins HIS-111 Quality of Life in Ancient Rome Within these two articles, “Pleasures and Excess in the Roman Empire” by Paul Veyne and “Slums, Sanitation, and Mortality in the Roman World” by Alexis Scobie, we learn about the history of how the Roman society worked as well as gain insight through the theories created in what could have possibly been going on in the everyday life of Roman citizens. We get to delve in the social scales of the people including how/ where they lived and…

Mattingly, in ‘Imperium to Imperialism’, undertakes the task of evaluating the Roman Empire in a modern perspective, with focus on the Roman brutality in undertaking its conquests and then its role as occupier, drawing parallels with 19th century empires such as the French or the British Empires, and the American ‘aircraft carrier empire’ of the late 20th-21st century. He does this by illustrating that the contemporary empires looked to Rome for inspiration, which they did, as evidenced by the…

In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Marcus Brutus is the character who ultimately brings the downfall of Caesar. Through his actions, he also ends up helping and saving Rome from being ruled by Caesar. Brutus throughout this play struggles with inner conflict; commit one bad act for the greater good or stand back and watch what unveils for both him and Rome. Committing murder to save Rome brings up the question; does the end justify the means? Analyzing Brutus as a person as well as his…

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…

would bring about. A whole republic formed because of this tragic event. Livy, a historian, recounts the rape of Lucretia as a result of selfishness and desire. In the story, there were a bunch of men gathered around at a table and among them was Sextus Tarquinius (son of Superbus Tarquinius, King of Rome). All the men at the table were boasting and priding themselves on how virtuous their wives are. At one point, the men…

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…