Doris As Doris has refused medical treatment‚ the legal issue here is whether she has the capacity to refuse surgery on the grounds of her right to private autonomy1. In this case‚ Doris is refusing treatment on the basis that she does not want to lose her hair‚ which she takes great pride in‚ as it is important to her career. Although her reasons for refusal may seem irrational or incomprehensible to some‚ her right of refusal exists regardless2and therefore it cannot be assumed that she lacks
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the one from Boudicca‚ a local queen who led a revolt against the Roman governor. She burned every Roman settlement in the area‚ then she burned down the local Roman barracks. This was not without reason‚ the Roman rulers had declared Boudicca’s land a slave-province‚ and to validate that decision‚ they raped her daughters before her own eyes. Before that‚ Boudicca even was an avid supporter of the Romans. Still the Romans did not accept this revolt and slaughtered the army of Boudicca‚ who took
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How did the Romans maintain control of Roman Britain? There were many ways in which the Romans used to maintain control over Britain. This included using fortifications‚ British towns‚ the army and dealing with the resistance from the British. One of the ways that the Romans used to maintain control over the British was through the use of Roman forts. Once the Romans conquered Britain they did not leave they stayed to defend Roman Britain from attacks by fierce tribes who lived in Scotland and
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imagery and myth with tales of renown as well as introducing a personal life-story element that not only anchors the individual’s biography in a suitable national past but also personalises it in a way that a mere retelling of events cannot. Images of Boudicca‚ the renowned ‘warrior queen’ who led an army against the might of imperial Rome in Iron-Age Britain‚ have been deployed in modern nationalist projects from Victorian times through to more recent times. Not surprisingly‚ the same images have sometimes
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HISTORY ASSIGNMENT – ANCIENT ROME Hello‚ Australian Historical Society! I am an expert in Roman History‚ and I have been asked to talk to you for an excessive four minutes. Please be aware that I am a very nervous person‚ especially in front of large groups of people‚ so I may or may not screw it up horribly. If I am ever inaudible or I stop abruptly it may be because my hands are shaking too much to be able to read the words I’m supposed to be saying‚ so please be patient. The Gracchi (168-121BCE)
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Cleopatra‚ one of the most well-known women in history‚ is a great example of what a woman can do. She ruled an entire empire‚ influenced some of the most powerful men of her time‚ and went to war and won on multiple occasions. She was the exception to the norm for her time; but what about the other women like her? Why do we rarely ever learn about these fantastic women who were astounding rulers and impressive military leaders? Granted‚ there aren’t many women of ancient times who lead armies or
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but he went to pains to paint Boudicca as a character who almost uniquely stood up to the Emperor Nero . His account seems to be less focused on the actual events than it was on the political climate in Rome and the author’s opinion of women in leadership . Cassius Dio’s account is also questionable since he wrote it in the early 3rd century AD and the only remaining copy is an abbreviated version missing much of the original detail . Dio’s opinion of Boudicca is clear: he felt that Rome was
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When Suetonius rapidly retreated from London‚ he was vulnerable to attack and his primary mission was to secure reinforcements for his own small force (Fraser 92). It is important to note that many of the specifics of the battle are at times unclear. There are accounts from two Roman historians (Dio and Tacitus) from the first century‚ which are inconsistent at times. They likely represented the battle from a biased Roman perspective and there is limited archaeological evidence to dispute their
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Sabrina Shrestha 19/02/2013 2ndeINT Words: 1497 words How did the Roman Empire maintain its power? The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. The power and size they managed to obtain has been a constant subject of interest for historians and all those who are interested in history. Julius Caesar’s ascension to power marked the time from where the Romans steadily
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Historical Investigation – Hamish McPhie The Celtic Rebellions Essay Question: “Assess the impact of the Celtic rebellions and both the immediate and long term consequences of these events.” The rebellions of the Celtic tribes against the expanding Roman Empire had a great impact on both cultures‚ and caused a series of significant consequences‚ both immediate and long term. The expansion of the Roman Empire into Gaul and the island of Britannia caused a great deal of conflict between the
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