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Comparison of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, 2004.
An examination and comparison of famous ancient Greek and Roman writers.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The ideas, attitudes, and issues of Greek and Roman life can be compared by considering some of the major Greek and Roman writers and what their work focuses on. This consideration provides the details that allow their ideas to be compared and the problems they were focused on to be compared , as well as the characteristics of the societies they lived in. This consideration begins by describing the Greek writers Socrates, Plato, and Thucydides. This is followed by a consideration of the Roman writers Polybius, Suetonius, and Aurelius.
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"Socrates was born in Greece in 469 B.C. and died in 399 B.C. Socrates writings are based on a philosophical approach and one of his major concerns was how to achieve virtue. This includes his statement that nobody every knowingly does wrong, and that any wrong action is a result of people not knowing enough to make the right decision. This thinking is based on a consideration of the nature of life for the individual, and is not concerned with more practical issues. Socrates also considered the natue of the state in some of his works and battled between wanting to accept the leadership of the state, and not believing that the state should have the ultimate power. In the end, Socrates decided that even when an individual is not treated justly, it is not justifiable for them to disobey the laws of the state. This represents a general belief in the system of government of the time."
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Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, 2002.
This research paper discusses the Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, focusing on events after the Republicans took over.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 37.95
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This paper looks at how the rule of law served as a basis for the Roman Republic. The research paper is divided into three distinct parts. The first and the introductory part reveals an overview of Ancient Rome and the old city of Rome. The second part gives a detailed account of the Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, addressing the underlying philosophy of the Rule of Law. In addition, this part highlights the consequences of the rule of law and explains the downfall of the Republic. The last section discusses the emergence of modern Rome. All the above-mentioned components are connected to the basic theme of the paper that discusses the philosophy of, causes of and reasons for the Rule of Law in ancient Rome.
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"Many civilizations have grown from berserk to better and from reaching the disastrous end to regaining glory and grandeur. However the history has witnessed a good few international cultures that have transformed their weaknesses into strengths, took a stand for a better world where their generations are far more secure. A world that can offer them harmony of soul, peace of mind and a bright future to look ahead to. However after endless feuds and struggles, there are many examples of those civilizations that turned barbaric at the end of the century, recuperating later to be one of the most cultured nations. One such civilization that saw many good and bad phases and covered a sea of tormenting struggles, including taking a stand against despots of their time and fighting for their rights as a nation against the tyrant monarchs is the Roman Empire."
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Ancient Greece and Rome, 2006.
This paper discusses the social systems within ancient Greece and Rome.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses ancient Greece and Rome, noting first that the two major city-states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta, and these two cities had different social systems and concentrated on perfecting different aspects of life. The writer notes that the ancient Greeks developed a social system that reflected their geography and climate. The writer further points out that the city-state was the name given to the early kingdoms built around a small city, with the largest political unit being the city itself.
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"The two major city-states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta, and these two cities had different social systems and concentrated on perfecting different aspects of life. The ancient Greeks developed a social system that reflected their geography and climate. The city-state was the name given to the early kingdoms built around a small city, with the largest political unit being the city itself. In time, city-states would join together to form larger political units, creating larger kingdoms and eventually empires stretching across much of a continent or other large area. For the Greeks, the city-state was the basic political unit, and the major ones were Athens and Sparta. The leadership in Athens was democratic, while that in Sparta was based more on strong military leaders."
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Child Abandonment in Ancient Greece and Rome, 2005.
This paper discusses the differences between myth and reality in the practice of abandoning infants in ancient Greece and Rome.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper argues that financial and other practical factors as opposed to supernatural factors shaped the practice of abandoning infants in the real world of ancient Greece and Rome .
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"To the modern reader the story of how the infant Oedipus was exposed to die on a hillside at his father's insistence is appalling. While it can be argued that the problem of child abuse and abandonment is still very much ..."
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The Role of Entertainment in Ancient Rome, 2008.
A discussion of the important function of entertainment in the political and everyday life of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
1,878 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines the social and political significance of the entertainment in the life of ancient Rome. The paper explains that even though many forms of entertainment existed, special emphasis was given to the spectacles and public events rather than private events, like parties. The paper then looks at the function of these spectacles and their role in the politics and government of Ancient Rome. The paper discusses how, as Rome expanded both territorially and in influence, the status of the spectacles transformed - the expansion resulted in significant social and economic changes. The paper points out that entertainment in ancient Rome had a function that significantly differs from its function today - it was an opportunity for public gathering during which the people could speak freely and express their concerns. In conclusion, the paper shows that as Rome went from the republic to the empire, the spectacles remained important events and they gave the opportunity to the masses to see their ruler and express their opinion on state matters freely.
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"The Romans were an agricultural society and their religion can be described as polytheistic paganism. The early religious rituals were aimed at pleasing the gods who, as Romans believed, controlled everything necessary for a successful harvest like crop growth and weather. The rituals were not limited only to the agriculture. They also extended to celebrations of military victories, celebrations of various household deities, etc. As Shelton notes "these days were the days of sacrifice and ritual, but also of holiday merriment, as Easter or Christmas are for us today" (329). In other words, these holidays were a great opportunity to skip a day of hard work, relax, socialize, be grateful for what you have and, through the rituals, do the best to have more next season. As such these holidays did not have any deeper political and social position in the Roman society.
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Ancient Greece and Rome, 2004.
Compares ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.
2,786 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper looks at the similarities that existed between Greece and Rome in ancient times. The paper also looks at the significant differences that existed between the two civilizations.
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"As life settled and wars abated in Greece and Rome, time could be devoted to entertainment and education. Greece became prosperous through trading and good leadership. Thus leisure time could be devoted to politics and religion, as well as other entertainment. In Athens for example, a splendid temple was built in honor of the goddess Athena (Unstead 23). Cities were also furnished with open-air assembly places where speeches and voting could be attended. Market places with stalls were surrounded by walks and shops. Theaters were built for the notorious Greek dramas, with marble seats for the richer citizens. 17,000 people could be seated in these theaters. The chorus was a very important part of the Greek tragedy, and actors wore wigs and masks (Unstead 26). Further leisure time was devoted to pottery made in beautiful shapes and decorated with great skill."
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Bathhouses in Ancient Rome, 2006.
A comprehensive history of the baths in the Roman Empire.
2,692 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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The paper begins with an introduction then moves on to discussing the bathhouses of Pompeii, the Frigidarium, Caldarium and Tepidarium and their significance. Then the paper moves into the subject of the public baths and the associated extravagance, excess and theft. The paper also includes a discussion of Bath, England and concludes with the effects that Christianity had on the baths and the effects of the fall of Rome.
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""The gong that announced the opening of the public baths each day was a sweeter sound, than the voices of the philosophers in their school" (Roman Baths, par. 2). This was written by Cicero to describe just how important the baths were to the ancient Roman people. The Ancient Roman Empire was extremely vast; at its peak the Empire controlled much of Europe, along with Asia Minor and Northern Africa. They were extremely innovative people who built many structures, as well as infrastructure, some not surpassed until the mid twentieth century. Public toilets were installed to help keep the empire clean and sanitary while sewage systems were constructed to carry waste and water away from the cities (public health par. 4). Living in relative comfort, ease, and cleanliness was important to the citizens of Rome consequently; the Romans built a large system of public health works. The Romans had no concept of germs but they still tried their best to keep themselves clean. The Romans were also practical people and believed that the prevention of disease was just as, if not more important than, the cure of disease itself, an example of this are the swamplands in Rome (public health par. 1). The Romans found that environment plays an important role in health, when they observed that people who live nearer to swamps and marshes contract disease more often then those who live in grasslands or cities (public health par. 2). A result of this would be the draining of many swamps and the subsequent building of temples to the Gods in close proximity to the swamps in order to appease the Gods (public health par.3). The great public bathhouses of the Roman Empire were important social structures as well as a place to keep disease at bay."
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Food and Drink in Ancient Rome, 2004.
An in-depth look at the eating habits and dietary make-up of the ancient Romans.
16,650 words (approx. 66.6 pages), 53 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This dissertation discusses the culinary and food habits of the ancient Romans, with special emphasis on the history of wine, olives and olive oil, and bread and baking. The paper also examines typical recipes that provided for the early Roman cuisine. It includes numerous photographs, illustrations, and archaeological findings.
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"As the flour milling techniques became more refined, the Romans began to produce top quality bread by singly finely milled wheat flour. This flour was called siligo. The bread that came from it was called Panis Siligineus. The first word means bread in Latin; the second denotes the type of grain from which the bread was made. There was another type of bread that could be considered an Egyptian import. This was called Alexandrian bread due to the crust that was created in Alexandria from local wheat. (Dl.ket.org, 2001)"
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The Fall of Rome and the Influence of the Roman Empire, 2002.
This paper discusses the fall of Rome and its dissolution into Byzantium and "barbaric" Western Europe.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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It explains differences between the Roman colonies and the rest of Western Europe, and how those differences influenced the formation of cities and cultures in Europe during the Middle Ages. Most of the comparison is architectural, since the collapse of Rome left most of its colonies in the same state of economic chaos as it found them, but having introduced roads, aquaducts, and other technological advances.
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A Roman of Ancient Rome, 2001.
This paper explorers the identity of the true citizens of ancient Rome both citizens and slaves.
4,330 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 114.95
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The paper advances the thesis that Roman identity originated as a fixed and highly codified concept in a legal sense because of the distinction of citizens and slaves that became problematic with the introduction of religious and civic pluralism during the expansion of the Roman Empire. The paper focuses on the broad, satirical comedies of Plautus and their depiction of slavery and the discussion of religion in the works of the historian Livy. It also includes some contrasting commentary by the earlier historian Polybius and his contemporary Saullst.
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"What did it mean to be Roman in the context of ancient Roman society? On its surface, such a question seems obvious. To be Roman means to be a citizen, of course, to be a part of the great, famously ?grand? empire that was Imperial Rome. But in analyzing the particular texts of the Roman period the question of who constituted a citizen in the ancient Roman empire, and of the ways in which the ?public cult? of Roman civic and religious obedience was observed, this easy analysis of Roman identity is called into question.
In discussing questions of identity, the anthropologist Mary Douglas once observed ?whenever a strict pattern of purity is imposed on our lives it is either highly uncomfortable, or, it leads into contradiction if closely followed, or it leads to hypocrisy.? (Douglas 163) By making this statement, Douglas means that whenever a society has a strong definition of what constitutes its identity and core of values, it is almost impossible to follow the strictures imposed by that definition of identity in any close and accurate form without discomfort or contradiction. This was true of the definition of what it meant to be a good and virtuous Roman citizen from the empire?s earliest days. According to the early historian Polybius, ?Romaness? was an austere, military discipline."
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Roman Slavery and Roman Comedy, 2004.
An analysis of Roman literature's comedic view of enslavement.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines, through a literature review of such works as Plautus?s two comedies, ?The Pot of Gold? and ?Pseudolus?, how Roman drama is not a seamless construction of slave identity, or even a seamless construction of a world of upside-down power relations between master and servant. It shows how it is an uncertain negotiation of real life tensions where harsh realities and punishments of slaves existed simultaneously with portrayals of individuals in the Roman media of the day who were clearly human.
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"Clearly, slavery in the ancient Roman world was socially stigmatized. However, what is so fascinating about the Roman?s version of this ?peculiar institution,? as slavery was often called in the American South, was that slaves did not occupy a stigmatized racial class, as they did in the American South. That is to say that in the racist, antebellum South, a free black man was still stigmatized by his race. However, in Rome, an individual who was a slave might be highly regarded as well as treated like chattel, if he or she possessed special educational or artistic skills. Slaves were often captured prisoners of war, and valued for their social contributions as well as socially despised."
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Roman Music, 2002.
Musical instruments used in ancient Rome.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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Ancient Rome had an impressive and varied musical tradition. There were many different traditions in Roman music and many different situations in which music was used by the Romans. The paper shows that music was often played at large events at which masses of people gathered, such as gladiatorial fights, festivals and banquets. There was also a tradition of popular music for stringed instruments, such as the kithara, which greatly resembles our modern guitar. The paper shows that there was also a tradition of more refined classical-type chamber music that was played for the wealthy and the important citizens of Rome at gatherings and parties. In order to accommodate so many diverse styles of music, it was necessary that the Romans develop an impressive array of musical instruments proper to each style. The paper discusses the instruments developed by the Romans, including the lyre, the harp, the kithara, the lute, the flute, the panpipes and the tympani, as well as trumpets and vast array of different percussive instruments. The paper shows that these instruments, many of which antedate Roman society, were employed in Roman music for a variety of different ends and with a series of different purposes, all of which testifies to the complexity and impressive diversity that comprises the Roman musical tradition.
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"The kithara was perhaps the most famous, oft-used, and most romanticized instrument played by Roman musicians. The most impressive players of the kithara were said to be able to literally make the instrument weep through their deft manipulation of the strings. The kithara was very similar to our modern guitar, and, indeed, the word guitar can trace its etymology back to the roman word kithara. The kithara was larger than either the lyre or lute and it was also heavier. The kithara, however, was also able to be tuned much more precisely than either of those instruments could be and it was loud and had a more trebly and piercing tone that distinguished it from those other instruments. Popular players of the kithara who wrote and sang songs were known as the citharista, and the most popular of them were respected and lauded as much as the popular musical virtuosos of our own day are. The number of strings was at least more than the lute, but the evolution of the guitar up till the present day has included changes in the number of strings on the instrument."
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Roman Magic, 2001.
This paper details the power, potency and persecution of witchcraft in ancient Rome.
2,735 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper is an in-depth look at the superstitions and mysticism of ancient Rome. The author discusses how magic and witchcraft conflicted with Rome as a modern society. The paper examines the history of spell-casting as a powerful tool among ancient civilizations, and explains the different types of spells and rituals that were popular among the Romans.
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"To a culture acclimated to the traditional control and directive demands of a host of unseen dominant deities, belief in the potency of divination, binding spells and ritualistic curses came easy and a strong faith and belief in the might and power inherent in the art of magic soon became deeply rooted within much of Roman society. In the arcane secrets and influential chants of magic, the ancients perceived the chance to gain a measure of control over a life and a death traditionally dependant on the whims of the gods as well as a method of counteractive defense against deities whose offenses frequently affected success and often determined survival. Although the philosophers of Rome continued to condemn the practices of magic, much of the ancient citizenry of Rome readily accepted the principles of the magic arts and eagerly embraced its ritualistic practices."
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Roman Gladiators: The Awful Truth, 2000.
An essay that looks at the background and history of gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome.
972 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 34.95
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This essay examines the brutal sport of gladiator fighting in ancient Rome. The essay contains a history of the games, an overview of a typical day?s activities, and a look at theories for why the Romans permitted such blood sport in their society for many centuries.
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"The Romans were, in some ways, the most civilized people of the ancient world. Their well-developed cities, with the many shops, service, and design amenities, were models for the rest of the world. However, that advancement and enlightened way of life cannot hide a dark reality which we find unacceptable in our modern world: an almost total disregard for the value of human life and human rights. The most visible aspect of that disdain for humanity was the massive importation and exploitation of slaves by the Romans. We also have a great difficulty understanding their love of the ?games:? the Roman spectacle of gladiatorial combat to the death."
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Marriage in the Roman World, 2002.
A description of the concept of marriage according to ancient Roman law.
3,759 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper discusses and describes the way that marriage was percieved in Ancient Rome. It explains how and why the concept of marriage was a difficult one for Romans to comprehend. It also explains how the civil law of the Romans reflected on the marriage customs, and general beliefs about society. Roman society is discussed in terms of children in society, illegitimate and legitimate. It shows how marriage was used to gain political power and provides examples of such cases.
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"Throughout history, people have married for a variety of different reasons. While an ideal marriage would be one of love and commitment, this is not an ideal world. Often marriage has been a tool of power, politics, and Prestige. Marriage has been a tool of alliance, and a way to increase both personal power, and political influence. Yet, there is much more to marriage then selfless and selfish gains."
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