Western Civilization: Textual Analysis
The History of Western Civilization has proven to be one of the most imperative demonstrations of leadership, power, women, morality and immorality discussed in the many primary sources read throughout this semester. However, in this particular piece, we will look into depth and analyze how “Power” played such an important role in the ancient world. To help accurately discuss the textual analysis, quotes will be used from the text, Sources for the History of Western Civilization, edited by Michael Burger. The quotes extracted from the sources will be utilized as evidence help better explain how power was both acquired and lost, as well as comparing how the ideals of the philosophers and realities of the every-day varied. Our efforts will also
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After that, when the Senate decreed many more triumphs for me, I declined them,” Said Augustus. Among the power which he had already had, the government still had showered him with even more titles. This could have been a sign that they too were intimidated of what could come of the Roman. “I did not accept the dictatorship, which was offered to me by the people and the Senate.” To one, power would seem to come as an endless supply to Roman Augustus. The Deeds of the Divine Augustus, have clearly shown that Augustus’ power did not only come from countless victories showing his military strength, but also his political influence that had assembled to something even …show more content…
It was said that he had asked each of the prisoners a question, and based on the integrity of each ones answer, would determine whether or not they would be put to death. It is to believe that Plutarch lists the prisoner’s questions in an order of importance. Above all, some implication is rendered. The last prisoner is asked, “How long he thought it decent for a man to live, said ““Till death appeared more desirable than life.”” Lone behold, the power that was instilled within Alexander that had made him the great, was thought to be exactly that that brought his life to an end in 323 BC near Babylon. Confirmations of his death are still being theorized, however it has been said that someone from the inside of his own quarters is
After that, when the Senate decreed many more triumphs for me, I declined them,” Said Augustus. Among the power which he had already had, the government still had showered him with even more titles. This could have been a sign that they too were intimidated of what could come of the Roman. “I did not accept the dictatorship, which was offered to me by the people and the Senate.” To one, power would seem to come as an endless supply to Roman Augustus. The Deeds of the Divine Augustus, have clearly shown that Augustus’ power did not only come from countless victories showing his military strength, but also his political influence that had assembled to something even …show more content…
It was said that he had asked each of the prisoners a question, and based on the integrity of each ones answer, would determine whether or not they would be put to death. It is to believe that Plutarch lists the prisoner’s questions in an order of importance. Above all, some implication is rendered. The last prisoner is asked, “How long he thought it decent for a man to live, said ““Till death appeared more desirable than life.”” Lone behold, the power that was instilled within Alexander that had made him the great, was thought to be exactly that that brought his life to an end in 323 BC near Babylon. Confirmations of his death are still being theorized, however it has been said that someone from the inside of his own quarters is