Comparing Strategies of the 2d Punic War
... war that endure to this day. Hannibal and Carthage failed when their inherent strategic weakness was confronted by the more robust and resilient Rome. Roman strategy effectively combined all elements of national power into a coherent, war winning strategy. A national strategy should be directed at t ...
... war that endure to this day. Hannibal and Carthage failed when their inherent strategic weakness was confronted by the more robust and resilient Rome. Roman strategy effectively combined all elements of national power into a coherent, war winning strategy. A national strategy should be directed at t ...
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... a few years of sound rule. For example, Nero had governors charged if they abused their powers, did not allow gladiators to fight to the death, and refused to engage in war except for defence. He also took steps to improve public order, to guard against forgery, and to reform the treasury procedures ...
... a few years of sound rule. For example, Nero had governors charged if they abused their powers, did not allow gladiators to fight to the death, and refused to engage in war except for defence. He also took steps to improve public order, to guard against forgery, and to reform the treasury procedures ...
Augustus and the Julio-Claudian Emperors of Rome
... Not to worry. Augustus has a daughter—Julia—who was available, having been recently widowed. Tiberius is forced to divorce his own wife so he can marry Julia. And, this time, the designated successor does eventually take over. ...
... Not to worry. Augustus has a daughter—Julia—who was available, having been recently widowed. Tiberius is forced to divorce his own wife so he can marry Julia. And, this time, the designated successor does eventually take over. ...
File - EDSS World History to the 16th Century
... Caesar Augustus' Reign Following the battle of Actium, the political situation of Rome was still essentially unstable. It was clear that Octavian was in power, but the only way he had of proving it was the support of the military. Needing a legal way to make his takeover official (especially one tha ...
... Caesar Augustus' Reign Following the battle of Actium, the political situation of Rome was still essentially unstable. It was clear that Octavian was in power, but the only way he had of proving it was the support of the military. Needing a legal way to make his takeover official (especially one tha ...
Caesar`s Rule and Caesar`s Death: Who Lost
... Pompey began.23 Even the creditors realised that their debts were not realisable and that Caesar’s measures were a strong start to Rome’s economic recovery. He also made the senate more accountable by ordering that daily records of its meetings be kept. He massively increased its numbers by a third, ...
... Pompey began.23 Even the creditors realised that their debts were not realisable and that Caesar’s measures were a strong start to Rome’s economic recovery. He also made the senate more accountable by ordering that daily records of its meetings be kept. He massively increased its numbers by a third, ...
A Contorniate of Nero
... In the British Museum there is a type of Roman medal called a ‘contorniate’, believed to date from the reign of Constantine the Great (AD 272 – AD 337), which obverse bears the head of Nero (and the usual legend) and reverse seems to feature the form of a wind organ with nine pipes with a bellows or ...
... In the British Museum there is a type of Roman medal called a ‘contorniate’, believed to date from the reign of Constantine the Great (AD 272 – AD 337), which obverse bears the head of Nero (and the usual legend) and reverse seems to feature the form of a wind organ with nine pipes with a bellows or ...
JULIUS CÆSAR
... On his way to Spain he stopped for a night at a little village among the mountains. One of his companions remarked that perhaps in that small place the people had their contests and their jealousies, as well as people in large cities. "Poor as this village is, I would rather be first here than secon ...
... On his way to Spain he stopped for a night at a little village among the mountains. One of his companions remarked that perhaps in that small place the people had their contests and their jealousies, as well as people in large cities. "Poor as this village is, I would rather be first here than secon ...
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... privileges of Roman citizenship had to be extended to those regarded as suitable. as in Rome. . Further. Julius Caesar clearly indicated directions for reform. The army. as before. In short. however. a few observations are necessary to highlight the changes experienced by the provinces of the empire ...
... privileges of Roman citizenship had to be extended to those regarded as suitable. as in Rome. . Further. Julius Caesar clearly indicated directions for reform. The army. as before. In short. however. a few observations are necessary to highlight the changes experienced by the provinces of the empire ...
Student Sample
... established Roman colonies by giving land to landless peasants and soldiers who had fought with him. In the provinces (land conquered by Rome) he appointed new governors and made them strictly accountable so they would no longer plunder the people of all their wealth. He reduced taxes and made tax c ...
... established Roman colonies by giving land to landless peasants and soldiers who had fought with him. In the provinces (land conquered by Rome) he appointed new governors and made them strictly accountable so they would no longer plunder the people of all their wealth. He reduced taxes and made tax c ...
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... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
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... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
The Roman Invasion of Britain
... and understand why these historians wrote their histories, and for whom. Apart from the odd occasional state-ments by ancient writers, the conquest of Britain was described only by Tacitus and Cassius Dio, but there is little comparison between them. Cassius Dio, a Greek, was more of a compiler than ...
... and understand why these historians wrote their histories, and for whom. Apart from the odd occasional state-ments by ancient writers, the conquest of Britain was described only by Tacitus and Cassius Dio, but there is little comparison between them. Cassius Dio, a Greek, was more of a compiler than ...
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... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
... Caesar was fighting Pompey, another powerful Roman, and his sons. Pompey, as well as others in the Roman senate, was disturbed by Caesar’s growing ambition. ...
Anna Tatarkiewicz
... authority] and maiestas [dignity], could not neglect the realm of religion.2 We should bear in mind that in the Roman world, religion was an integral and indispensable component of social and political life. In other words, political changes were also reflected and expressed in religious aspects of ...
... authority] and maiestas [dignity], could not neglect the realm of religion.2 We should bear in mind that in the Roman world, religion was an integral and indispensable component of social and political life. In other words, political changes were also reflected and expressed in religious aspects of ...
Julius Caesar
... against Caesar for the good of Rome Casca, who hates the ordinary citizens of Rome yet is jealous because they love Caesar and not him Cassius, a greedy and jealous man who wants to take drastic measures to keep Caesar from winning any more power—and to take away any power that Caesar ...
... against Caesar for the good of Rome Casca, who hates the ordinary citizens of Rome yet is jealous because they love Caesar and not him Cassius, a greedy and jealous man who wants to take drastic measures to keep Caesar from winning any more power—and to take away any power that Caesar ...
Ch 8 Sec 1 Review Questions.notebook
... 2a) What were the important features of the Roman Republic? Wanted some "say" NO KINGS! Senateelected by citizens represented the citizens made laws consulelected by citizens 1 year term 2 of them enforced laws leaders of the gov't had to agree veto power Dictator ...
... 2a) What were the important features of the Roman Republic? Wanted some "say" NO KINGS! Senateelected by citizens represented the citizens made laws consulelected by citizens 1 year term 2 of them enforced laws leaders of the gov't had to agree veto power Dictator ...
Slide 1 - tascleopatra
... The sacred bull worshipped at Memphis, believed to have oracular powers Bull identified by distinctive markings: the black calf had a white diamond on its forehead, an image of an eagle on its back, double the number of hairs on its tail, and a scarab mark under its tongue. Since the Apis was so sac ...
... The sacred bull worshipped at Memphis, believed to have oracular powers Bull identified by distinctive markings: the black calf had a white diamond on its forehead, an image of an eagle on its back, double the number of hairs on its tail, and a scarab mark under its tongue. Since the Apis was so sac ...
Courses
... 1000 and 2000 level courses are designed for students in the first or second year of their programs, and may be taken in any order. The courses are open to all students. ...
... 1000 and 2000 level courses are designed for students in the first or second year of their programs, and may be taken in any order. The courses are open to all students. ...