Abstract This paper discusses Julius Caesar and the legitimate principles of political action. What makes this play so complex is that the political and moral outlooks of the main characters are opposed to their actual positions and actions. Right motives and noble principles are found where evil should be easily identified.
This paper is a study of the message in Acts from a Christian perspective. Emphasis on the great commission to share the gospel, using examples presented in Acts.
1,841 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 59.95
Abstract This paper describes the Book of Acts, its importance, and the significant role it plays in Christianity. The paper looks at the book's importance from a historical perspective, taking into account the events going on in the world during the time this book was written, the author of the book and the importance of one's belief in God.
From the paper:
"The Book of Acts is one of the most significant books in the New Testament. It describes the origin of the church and the lives of the apostles who were responsible for carrying out the great commission. Acts presents a great example of the Christian mission, as well as providing the inspiration to complete that mission. Christians are called by God to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all nations of the earth. The apostles were devoted to this mission, and would give their lives for it. This is the mission we as Christians are called to: To devote ourselves to the Lord and to bring his lost sheep into the fold."
Abstract This paper uses Livy's book "The War with Hannibal," to examine the early history of the Roman empire. Livy wrote during the time of Augustus and Julius Caesar, and his personal bias must be taken into account when looking at his portrayal of history. The author looks at the causes of the Second Punic War, the history, people and politics that shaped the decisions that were made during this war.
From the Paper "Having the one hundred fifty thousand man advantage, Rome sent half of its men to present day Spain, more specifically Masillia, and the other half the Apian Way (which was a military transport road) to fight the war in Africa. The goal of the Romans march to Spain was to conquer some of their wealth and supply of natural resources. The goal of their march to Africa was to conquer the city of Carthage and take over its government."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty in China in respect to their societies and economies. It further examines the civilizations' social classes, economic activities, family and the role of women. It also examines the ideologies of each civilization through philosophy and religion, and those influences on each society as a whole.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Social Classes and Status
III. Economic Activity
IV. Family
V. Role of Women
VI. Conclusion
From the Paper "The period between 200 BC and 200 AD was a fascinating period in the world's history. During this time several legendary figures walked the earth. People like Jesus Christ, Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra. Great empires like the Roman Empire (27 BC to 5th century AD) in the west and the Han Dynasty (202 BC to 220 AD) in the east ruled over vast sections of the world population. The impact and legacy of these two empires on world history are undeniable. In this paper a comparison of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty will be made with particular focus on the society and economy as well as the lives of the people during the times."
Tags: China, Roman, Ceasar, Liu Pang, Confucius, Christianity
Abstract This paper examines how Rome, after its inevitable collapse and disappearance, left behind one great and conspicuous artifact connected to its magnificence, the legacy of Roman law and government. It explores the set-up of its political system and administration and how, at the same time, Rome founded, developed, and systematized the political future of the entire Western world.
From the Paper "The Roman Empire was born in the Eastern Mediterranean, and it was here in the city of Constantinople that it died. The process of political development in ancient Rome had much to do with the genius of the Roman citizen and the Roman senators which gave the empire the framework and structure for its various institutions. But the ideals on which it rested had originated in the Middle East where men learned to believe in and support a single universal society where the government provided the sole means for existence. Of course, the Roman Empire was also the result of the fusion of Roman political development and institutional structure with the Hellenistic system of ancient Greece which preceded it by many centuries."
Abstract A discussion of the life and contribution of Edward Gibbon. The paper gives a brief background of the historian and then summarizes the major points raised in the book, including Christianity, the rise of the empire, the Ceasars and the reasons for the fall of the great empire.
From the Paper "The British historian, Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) is well-known for his monumental masterpiece, "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". His major accomplishment in this book was that he articulates the basic causations of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire in his famous book. Many people would argue that Gibbon?'s main point of the causation was the triumph of the barbarism and the church; but according to his writing, although he mentions those two factors a lot, the internal problems, which are the failure of the emperor and the domination of the Praetorian Guards, were the causation to the fall of the Empire. Gibbon has been given credits on his brilliant critiques on the history, and his modern way of writing history, but he has paid too much attention on the wars than the social factors, and he overemphasizes the influence of the historical figures whereas neglected the function of the mass. In addition to it, he condemns too much on the Christianity with out an impartial judgment, which draws him on the waves of the critiques. However, his criticism, his huge references, and his modern way of composing historiography outweigh his weakness in this work, and make him one of the greatest historians in human history."
Abstract This paper discusses the Jugurthine war fought between the Romans and the Numidian Kingdom, which was ruled by Jugurtha. The paper explains that the Jugurthine war took place in Numidia, which is located near the western coast of Africa where modern-day Algeria is. The paper also explains that Numidia was a kingdom made-up of mostly semi-nomadic Berber tribes that are closely related to the Moors and present-day Moroccans. The paper points out that this war inadvertently exposed the rampant corruption that occurred towards the end of the Roman Republic. The paper concludes that this war served to foreshadow Rome's change from a republic to an empire, and that these leaders squabbled for many years until Julius Caesar took control of Rome as its first emperor in 49 BC.
From the Paper "Numidia became united during the 2nd Punic War when Masinissa, the chief of the Massyli tribe, united it. They originally were allied with Carthage but ended it when the Romans offered land and money incentives in exchange for the loyalty of the Numidians. Masinissa accepted and the spent the next 50 years ruling over the people that lived on that land. He brought peace to the people and tried to convert them to farmers.
"His death in 148 BC marked the height of the Numidian Kingdoms. Around the same time as his death, the Romans invaded Carthage and essentially destroyed it during the Third Punic War. This left Numidia the largest empire in Northern Africa."
