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    Herodotus

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    Herodotus c.484 B.C-c.429/425 B.C. Greek historian. INTRODUCTION Called the "father of history" by the Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero‚ Herodotus is best known for his long and compelling prose account of life in Greece‚ Asia Minor‚ and Egypt which focuses on the causes and events of the Greco-Persian Wars. For Herodotus‚ history (historiai) meant "inquiry‚" and his attentions in the History are devoted not just to epic moments in the past‚ but also to geography‚ ethnology‚ and myth

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    Learning to Live Well

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    toothless grin (one which paved the way to his stardom) was displayed during his funeral so that people will always remember him for the laughter and fun he brought as an actor. “God is the brave man’s hope and not the coward’s excuse.” - Plutarch There always comes a time when we are faced with indecision in making plans for our lives. Uncertainty of the future battles against our will but oftentimes it is our unwavering faith in God that makes us determined to take the risk and succeed

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    four times as many lines‚ and the central psychological drama is his struggle between the conflicting demands of honor‚ patriotism‚ and friendship. Contents [hide]  * 1 Characters * 2 Synopsis * 3 Date and text * 3.1 Deviations from Plutarch * 4 Analysis and criticism * 4.1 Historicism * 4.2 Protagonist debate * 5 Performance history * 6 Notable performances * 6.1 Screen performances * 7 Adaptations and cultural references * 8 See also * 9 References *

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    Fort Stevens Myth Essay

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    Some skeptical people are uncertain whether the incident actually happened or is simply a legend; or‚ if it happened‚ whether Holmes was indeed the soldier who yelled at the president. No matter. Local newspapers reported it at the time. Holmes spoke of it to several people‚ and even said much later how embarrassed he was to have talked that way‚ so disrespectfully‚ to the president. During the thirty-odd years Holmes lived in Washington‚ he visited the site of Fort Stevens a number of times

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    Alexander the Great

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    Is Alexander the Great really "Great"? In James Romm’s edit of recollections from authors Arrian‚ Diodorus‚ Plutarch‚ and Quintus Curtuis of Alexander’s life‚ we are presented the good and bad tales and parts of Alexander’s life. So‚ James Romm presents the question: Should Alexander be considered great? Like James Romm suggests‚ I as a modern reader have formed my own opinions of Alexander and if he should indeed be considered "Great". In my opinion‚ while Alexander was a man whom had qualities

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    In early Athens before Draco’s laws‚ there were no written sentencing guides or punishments in place for crimes committed. This meant that the punishments for the same crimes remained inconsistent. Instead if the victim was dead then the family was left to get compensation from the criminal themselves or seek revenge by their own accord. ’He who kills another Athenian‚ without a purpose or by accident should be banished from Athens for ever. If the killer apologises to the family of the murdered

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    Movie Review of “Cleopatra” The legendary story of Cleopatra has endured for over two thousand years. Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1963 epic movie‚ “Cleopatra”‚ starring Elizabeth Taylor‚ Rex Harrison and Richtard Burton depicts the end of Ancient Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty with the fall of Cleopatra. Cleopatra was in fact the last of the great the pharaohs of Egypt and it can be said that she was as famous as Elizabeth Taylor who had been chosen to portray the fascinating ruler. Cleopatra was an intelligent

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    Gracchi Glory

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    Research Essay The Glory That Was Rome Toby Aan Year 12 Date Due: 6th March‚ 2013 Date Submitted: 6th March‚ 2013 The tragedy of the Gracchi “lay in the methods they adopted rather than the ends they sought.” How accurate is this assessment of the work of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus? While the Gracchi brothers were motivated by the serious need for reform and equality in the Roman state‚ the methods they adopted led to both their political failure‚ and their violent

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    Spartan Women

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    ROLE AND STATUS OF SPARTAN WOMEN Spartan Women played a pivotal role in a society which was renowned for its military power. (Womens Role in Society‚ 2010) In no other city or state were women so well incorporated into a society (Womens Role in Society‚ 2010)‚ which enabled them to have more power‚ influence and freedom than neighbouring Greek states. (makedbyteachers‚ 2009) Although Spartan women did not have citizenship‚ could not hold political office or serve in the military‚ they were well

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    Cleopatra Leader

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    Cleopatra VII was a remarkably intelligent woman with great charisma and political astuteness. The ancient historian‚ Plutarch‚ stated that “to know her was to be touched with an irresistible charm. Her delightful manner of speaking was such as to win the heart.” (Bradford 14). She utilized these assets to win over the favor of two of the most powerful man of Ancient Rome‚ Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Cleopatra is portrayed as being manipulative‚ conniving; and accused of utilizing her relationships

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