the fact that The Fountainhead was set in New York City, Chicago was the basis for the novel, as its architectural history is as unique, various, and beautiful as they come. Around the same time period of the competition in the book, the Chicago Tribune sponsored a large campaign to build a new headquarters, which was…
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…
In the Chicago Tribune article, “As Other Cities Dig Up Pipes Made Of Toxic Lead, Chicago Resists,” the author discusses Mayor Rahm Emmanuel’s efforts to modernize Chicago’s aging and deteriorating water system; however, as other cities prefer to tackle the root problem and replace the toxic lead pipes altogether, Rahm prefers to resist this approach and, instead, continue with his original project that will only help to increase lead exposure to Chicagoans. While, at first glance, this dilemma…
His temper is exploited by the tribunes, who purposely provoke him so that he speaks against the people thus securing his banishment. This is yet another flaw that makes him a bad politician, as he doesn’t think before he speaks. A human fallacy possessed by the plebeians is how easily manipulated they are. When Coriolanus runs for consul, they agree to give him their “voices,” but when the tribunes come along they easily convince them to take their votes back. Coriolanus…
premarital sex as normative, reincarnation, or that those in authority over them approve of foul language.” (Morgan Smith The Texas Tribune) Another woman was infuriated about the sexual content found in the book, “How is this any different from my sex offenders that have a diary about their fantasies? And I have to tell you, it’s not different at all.” (Morgan Smith The Texas Tribune) Yes, parents have the right to raise their child in a way that suits their beliefs, however the real world…
perspective on the origin of Jazz is more historical than that of Greenville Vernon. They have similar perspectives on how the origin of Jazz came about, however, Jelly Roll Morton is able to expand more on the history and origin of Jazz. In the New York Tribune, ‘The Mysterious Jazz’ article by Greenville Vernon written in 1919 talks about Lieutenant James Reese Europe who discovers Jazz music. The subtitle in the paper reads, “Lieutenant Europe’s Describes the Origin of the Term - His…
PATRICIANS VS. PLEBEIANS 3 Establishment function military tribune with consular power (in 444 BC), into which could be elected plebeians and patricians as well, that softened tension between plebeians and patricians (Morey, 1901). From 445 BC, Canuleia's law allowed plebeians to marry with patrician's daughters…
The Roman republic was formed on the backbone of having a formidable army, consisting of several legions that pooled their numbers from all parts of the Republic. The sheer size of the Roman army, approximately 300,000 soldiers, made them unrivalled in the region. This numerical superiority significantly aided them in their conquests, leading to victories more often than not. The triumphant conquest of territories strengthened the power of Rome’s ruling elites, and brought about an increase in…
disagreed where the power in the government should be. There were constant disputes because they could not balance the power between in Patricians and Plebeians. In 140-133 BC the Gracchus brothers wanted to give power back to the lower class and tribunes. They gave land and vital resources back to the lower class people after, the wealthier citizens took their land to farm on. The Patricians citizens had a lot of power since the Senate was made up entirely by them. Many people disagreed with…
Fuller continued to send detailed articles about the revolution to the Tribune, but she kept her relationship with Ossoli a secret for a long time, even from family and friends in America. Fuller was expecting a child, so she moved to Rieti, outside Rome, where she gave birth to a son, Angelo, on September 5, 1848. Fuller stayed…