The Roman Empire began around 27 BC‚ the same time the Julio-Claudian Dynasty began. The Julio-Claudian Dynasty one of the things Suetonius writes about in his book The Twelve Caesars. Suetonius wasn’t the only historian during this time that wrote about this dynasty. A historian named Tacitus wrote about the 12 emperors in his historiography. Tacitus wrote “But the successes and reverses of the old Roman people have been recorded by famous historians; and fine intellects were not wanting to describe
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Commentary on Impossible Object (Nicholas Mosley) Tara Singh 12/3/12 English Grade 12 In Nocholas Mosley’s prose piece Impossible Object he depicts the life of a Hippolyta a mother of one child who is separated from her husband. Mosley’s depiction of Rome as a city‚ along with his depiction of Hippolyta herself and her relationship with her husband and child illustrates his main idea of happiness and love being unattainable for an affluent member of society. Hippolyta: 1) The
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The Widow of Ephesus Written by Gaius Petronius Arbiter‚ “The Widow of Ephesus‚” is a story of love‚ devotion‚ and betrayal. This story takes place on the coast of Asia‚ in the city of Ephesus. One of the main characters in this story‚ the widow‚ is grieving over her husband ’s dead body when a soldier abandons his post to aid her. There are later versions of this story‚ in which all begin the same way. However‚ their details and conclusions are different and unique. When comparing the
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period. Nero was the first to persecute Christians and set a model for that religion’s oppression that went on and on for many years. Augustus had brought and secured harmony to the Roman Empire and during his reign he combined a range of powers. Caligula four years as emperor were bizarre and after his assassination‚ his uncle‚ Claudius came into power. Often depicted as a mug‚ he was able to show his capability as an emperor from time to time. After Claudius died‚ Nero came to power. The first
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inheritance * Octavian was in Macedonia at the time of Caesar’s assassination and did not learn of his inheritance till his return to Rome. * Despite his parents’ opposition‚ Octavian decided to agree to the inheritance and also took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. * He now had two aims: * Avenge his father’s death * Prove worthy of such a father and even surpass his achievements. * As he moved through Italy to Rome‚ Caesar’s friends and legions welcomed the young
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the Republic to professionalize her military. The war brought about massive political discourse‚ social discourse‚ and a more rampant depletion of the overall manpower in Italy than before. This chaos would allow the Gracchi brothers Tiberius and Gaius to be elected as tribunes in the Roman Senate. Their combined attempts at agrarian reforms‚ in turn‚ would brew even greater political uproar between the people and the Senate. The
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upon a time‚ which is originated by the company from the United States. The audience can discover that Gaius‚ a wise and knowledgeable elder‚ is like the father of Merlin who teaches him all the knowledge he has and builds the shelter for him to survive in Camelot. Merlin serves Arthur with all his heart‚ still‚ he has never ever told him he was born with magic until King Arthur died‚ while Gaius knows everything. This kind of role always gains the audience trusts and gives the audience security.
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Gaius Octavius was Caesar’s grandnephew that had been adopted into his will. When Caesar was assassinated‚ Octavian had been in Greece attending school and quickly returned to lay claim to Caesar’s legacy. Together with Marc Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus
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Agrippina the Younger in December AD37. Nero’s father was employed as a praetor and a staff member of Emperor Caligula‚ and was charged with murder‚ cheating‚ treason‚ adultery and incest by the previous emperor‚ Emperor Tiberius. Succeeding this is Emperor Caligula‚ but upon Nero’s father’s death in AD39 when Nero was just two years‚ Nero and his mother was banished. In AD41‚ Emperor Caligula and his family was murder. This led to Emperor Claudius to rise into power. Emperor Claudius was the uncle
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Which of Egypt’s Pharaohs Influenced Our World the Most? Which pharaoh was best well known depends on how they are judged. Ramses II Ramses II was the son of Seti and is frequently called the greatest pharaoh as he ruled for a long time and was very strong militarily. He was known as the “Great Ancestor” or “Ramses the Great.” Historical Details: Ramses II became pharaoh in 1279 BC and ruled for 66 years and 2 months. He ruled through 14 sed festivals‚ more than any other ruler. Sed
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