Essays on Caesar

Shakespeare in the “Julius Caesar” play was much concerned about how individual lives. He provides an insight of the human’s life by raising the argument about the aptitude free will versus the power of fate in life. The playwright ultimately backs the philosophy in which freedom and fate have delicate coexistence. He uses characters such as Cassius, Caesar and Brutus to bring about the issue of the fate and free will. As Cassius and Brutus were attempting to eliminate Caesar from power, Caesar suggested “men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

When most people think of Ancient Rome, they imagine great marble statues, sky-soaring columns, and men and women dressed in draped togas. However, there is one name that is eternally synonymous with this Ancient era, Julius Caesar, the great and incredibly powerful ruler, whose reign would end with his assassination, by his friend and peers. Most people’s interpretation of Julius Caesar comes not from history, but from the imagination of the William Shakespeare, in 1599, within the pages of his play titled, “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” (Layson and Zurcher 1). Many people see this play as a Continue reading...

Back in late 52 BC came the final pacification of the Aeduis, and then Arvernes expressed humility. Moreover, they returned to 20 thousand prisoners. With regard to the Aeduis, then they even maintained the status allies, who besides them had only loyal Lingones. Arvernes, though, had to give a large number of hostages, also received quite tolerable peace terms on which their independence in dealing with domestic issues was recognized. Now that the danger of united Gaul was eliminated. For Caesar, it was important to find support at least in the two most significant communities.
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World History

We stand in awe thinking of these modern female leaders. Many of them made names in our history and were given special names. The late prime mister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher was called the iron lady. She gained her name because of her firm decision and dedication as a female leader rising to the top in a political arena dominated by men. She brought England to economic progress. In spite of the political crises manifested by labor strikes and constant battle for supremacy in the House of Commons, she came up to be a champion. Another woman, Continue reading...

Julius Caesar lived from approximately 44 to 100 B.C. and brought power, organization, and reform to the Roman Republic turning it into the Roman Empire, and laying a foundation for success for centuries to come. Caesar was not born into power, but gained ultimate power through his military and political prowess. Caesar approached leadership in a way that had never been done before by listening to the people’s needs, and bringing them prosperity. He changed policies and took actions that were innovative at the time, and became a hero to the people as he brought power and authority Continue reading...

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" (De vita Caesarum) is the main work of Roman historian Suetonius, written during his tenure as secretary of Emperor Hadrian. It is a collection of biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman princeps, from Augustus to Domitian. This work is one of the most important works of antiquity. It is written in simple language, and each biography of Emperors is written in a certain pattern. For example, Suetonius description always starts on the origin of of the each ruler, the early years of his life, his social activities, then proceeds to Continue reading...

The assassination of Julius Caesar was the result of a conspiracy group of senators, led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. The conspirators wanted to overthrow Julius Caesar, who during the Civil War evolved from a military commander in the sole ruler of Rome. The conspirators killed Caesar March 15, 44 BC, which led to another civil war and eventually to the establishment of the rule of Caesar's heir Octavian as a Roman emperor. The reign of Caesar as dictator of the Roman Republic lasted for more than four years, and the Senate had no real power. Continue reading...

The story of Cleopatra’s life has been immortalized in different ways for so many times. William Shakespeare was among the many authors who were fascinated by the enigmatic life of Egypt’s last pharaoh with the tragedy Anthony and Cleopatra. In 1963, the movie was made documenting the life of the fallen mistress of the Nile. Another different form of a dramatization on the life of a woman who was attributed for the downfall of Mark Anthony also graces the opera house under Jules Massenet’s Cléopâtre. While there had been numerous presentation on the life Continue reading...

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" (De vita Caesarum) is the main work of Roman historian Suetonius, written during his tenure as secretary of Emperor Hadrian. It is a collection of biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 Roman princeps, from Augustus to Domitian. This work is one of the most important works of antiquity. It is written in simple language, and each biography of Emperors is written in a certain pattern. For example, Suetonius description always starts on the origin of of the each ruler, the early years of his life, his social activities, then proceeds to Continue reading...

Part one

According to Davis and Moore, it’s a mandatory for any society to be stratified. To explain this, the first step of the argument is from the position of a classless society. Then stratification comes to structuring the society in different dimensions. These include functional and social systems. Therefore, stratification explains the social and functional inequality of the society. It gives focus to the creation and systems, opportunities and positions and explains the reason making particular individuals occupy those positions and not others.
Davis and Moore describe the functions that a stratification system performs to a society. The major Continue reading...

Summary of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

Historians and dramatists have a history of presenting their subjects differently. In order to ascertain the language used and the way they presented their protagonists, this paper looks at Shakespeare’s representation of Julius Caesar. Shakespeare wrote his play much after Caesar’s assassination; therefore, there is every possibility that Shakespeare could have used a lot more of dramatic presentations to influence his audience.
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar opens with a scene on the streets of Rome. Act I, Scene I. A street in Rome; enter Flavius, Marullus and some commoners. It begins in February 44 BC., when Julius Continue reading...

According to Laurence Perrine, there are two primary purposes for any literature – to entertain and enlighten. While entertaining is the easier part, Perrine opines that a literature should do more than just entertain, if it is worth scholarly scrutiny. Thus, a fiction can be categorized into escape and interpretive literature. An escape literature is one, which mainly aims at entertaining and intended as a time pass. Whereas, an interpretive literature aims at making the reader delve more intensely into the world around him. While an escape literature aims at taking its reader away from his Continue reading...

The motives that inspired the political system in the late Roman Republic may be best illustrated through an examination of the writings by Cicero. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, lawyer, orator and politician. However, Cicero considered his political involvement as the greatest achievement despite his notable success in legal practice and oratory. Indeed, it is during this period of consulship that there was a Catilian conspiracy which sought to overthrow the Roman government. As a consequence of this attempt to overthrow the government, Cicero called for the execution of the five conspirators without the conduct of due Continue reading...

Literature

A significant part of the Inferno by Dante evidently has a strong emphasis on political commentary particularly on the political scene of the Florence of fourteenth century from which he had created enemies and was exiled. His political views consequently play an important role in the arrangement of the context of his work. This he does through a number of varied assertions. He begins by condemning all his political enemies to suffering and turmoil by scattering them in the different rings of hell. His enemies from Florence constitute the largest number of sinners almost by half. Filipo Argenti for Continue reading...

One of the most renowned tragedies written by Shakespeare, “Julius Caesar” was first performed in England in the year 1599. The play follows the rise of Julius Caesar as a ruler of Rome, the eventual dissent among the public against him, his assassination at the hands of those he trusted the most and the public realization of his worth after his death. Although it may not seem apparent, the story and character of Julius Caesar has been compared to that of Jesus Christ. While the former led the most powerful empire of the time, the latter was the founder Continue reading...

Abstract

Those who strive for a cause way above their personal self are called leaders. Leaders who work as to bring harmony, to inspire and to create more leaders are named Transformational Leaders. A transformational leader is a must for every organization these days and they seek individuals out who have the potential of becoming one. Many examples of such leaders have filled the pages of history. Some have been highly coveted and some lesser so, but it is transformational leaders who have made a lot of difference in the world.
This project is a study of transformational leaders, taking Continue reading...

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Plutarch or Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, is a Greek writer and historian, known for his famous works, ‘Parallel lives’ and ‘Moralia’. Plutarch primarily was a priest at the Apollo Temple at Delphi, but he also served as a magistrate in Chaeronea and held office as an archon (a title for a specific public office). He lived from 46 to 120 AD and started his biographical works by writing about the Roman rulers from Augustus to Vitellius. His biographies can also be classified under studies about character and leadership traits, rather than as purely historical account of yesteryear Continue reading...

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Introduction

Julius Caesar, perhaps the most prominent dictator of the Republic of Rome, is among the most important figures in history. The charisma emanating from populist approaches and emphasis on skilled rhetoric of Caesar made him a symbol of radical political changes in Ancient Rome. It is during the reign of Caesar as dictator when Rome expanded its boundaries, incorporating the British Isles and Gaul, now present-day France. Such has become possible through the superior military power of troops that served under Caesar, whose tactical nous has earned him both admirers and critics (Yavetz, Continue reading...

1) In the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film Spartacus, Spartacus (played by an icy and heroic Kirk Douglas) is an effective presentation of the character within the context of the film itself. Douglas' steely presence, indicated by his fierce eyes and imposing physicality, shows a character of immense strength and courage. He is a man of action, using few words, especially in the beginning, to convey his inner thoughts; like many slaves, his thoughts turn only to survival, lashing out with an economical sense of force in the many gladiatorial training and battle scenes he is to endure throughout the Continue reading...

Outstanding Differences And Similarities Between Alexander The Great And Caesar Augustus

Caesar Augustus was successful in converting Rome into an Empire from a Republic while Julius Caesar had been assassinated for trying to do same. The model of the empire established by Augustus was so stable that it continued for the next 450 years in the West and for another 1450 years in the East. He also succeeded in converting Rome into a “city of brick” which was previously a "city of marble". This had a great impact on the leaders throughout the centuries, right from Napoleon to Hitler who all tried to emulate him (Everitt, p129).
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INTRODUCTION

When the average person thinks of ancient Rome the first thoughts that often come to mind are the immense columns and marble architecture synonymous with the era, they imagine the power and wealth of one of the most successful Empires of its time or they see it is as the modern epicenter of, the Christian religious denomination, Catholicism for the bulk of the world. However, the history of Rome is not just a story of arts, architecture, wealth, decadence or religious locale; it is also a story of immense wars, dictatorships, religious intolerance, mass conquests, a number of bloody Continue reading...

The collapse of the Roman Empire has been studied by hundreds if not thousands of scholars over time. Reasons why the fall took place are plentiful; however, the actions of one figure have been studied closely: that of Julius Caesar. Examining the letters and documents of Caesar, Marcus Tullius Cicero, and Sallust will help to answer the question as to why the fall of the Roman Empire occurred and how much Caesar is to blame. However, it will be shown that although Caesar may have quickened the stage for collapse through an upset in the constitutional political system of Continue reading...

Augustus Caesar First Emperor of Rome: Despot or Good Leader?

Augustus Julius Caesar the First Emperor of Rome has a mythological presence in the history of Western Civilization. This paper discusses two contrasting views of his leadership qualities. Was Caesar a despot or was he a great leader? His legacy and the mark he left on history leaves no room for a moderate stand on this Caesar. Two articles will be used to help judge whether he was a positive force or a negative force. Both were written after the death of the First Emperor. The Deeds of the Continue reading...

Some of you might know me by my birth name, Gaius Octavius Thurinus, or Augustus meaning “the revered one” the title I have earned and have been granted by the senate of Rome. I’m the first emperor of Rome, and of course many of you might also recognize me as the nephew of my great uncle Julius Caesar. I’ve been ruling Rome from 27 BC – 14AD. It almost feels as I have been supporting Rome since 63 BC the year I was born. Continue reading...

Julius Caesar is perhaps one of the most popular and powerful political, military, and economic leader who have ever lived. In this paper, the author is going to give out specific reasons why Julius Caesar can easily be considered as the most influential person in history.
It was in 60 B.C. when Julius Caesar won the election as consul for 59 B.C. The results of the election were fairly close because of the strong reputation and apparently incorruptible character that the other two candidates had . However, what made Julius Caesar win the election was his strong background and popularity Continue reading...

Pompey was made sole consul in 52 BC. To what extent did he engineer the situation so that he would be called upon to "save the state?

Introduction:

Rome in 52 AD was a rather parlous state as it was still reeling from the effects of the slave revolt a few years earlier which had been crushed by Crassus and the constant bickering and infighting between himself, Julius Caesar and the same Crassus. Becoming First Consul in 49 BC was obviously important and crucial to the continued well being of the Republic and Pompey obviously felt very much in control Continue reading...

In wearing Roman sandals, one would see Cleopatra as an exotic whore; nothing but a foreign delicacy that promises a myriad of desires for the craving palate but certainly nothing more than that. From a distant and narrow-minded perspective, she is merely a distraction for the great hero that Marc Antony is; offering ephemeral pleasures that cloud that possibility of perpetual glory. But to dismiss Cleopatra as such would be ridiculously undermining her capabilities and complexity as a character. Her exotic qualities that strike fear and irritation in the eyes Continue reading...

Writers throughout their work applies various forms of styles and techniques in an attempt to capture the attention of their audience while at the same time bringing out the theme of the piece of work they are presenting. Marc Anthony in his speech tried to bring the perspective of both the citizens and some individuals on the view of Caesar’s rule and life in general. At the funeral, there were those who supported Caesar while others opposed him and his methods of leadership, forcing Anthony to illustrate both sides of the coin.
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Some of you might know me by my birth name, Gaius Octavius Thurinus, or Augustus meaning “the revered one” the title I have earned and have been granted by the senate of Rome. I’m the first emperor of Rome, and of course many of you might also recognize me as the nephew of my great uncle Julius Caesar. I’ve been ruling Rome from 27 BC – 14AD. It almost feels as I have been supporting Rome since 63 BC the year I was born.

I have fought in about 222 battles and have won Continue reading...

What was Augustus Legacy as a politician, empire builder and cultural advocate?

Augustus Caesar was born in 63 BC and known as one of the greatest emperors of the world. His legacy was to establish an imperial system that lead European region for more than four decades. The state of Rome was in a pathetic state when Augustus was born but he converted it into the most magnificent state of his times, through his administrative skills, power and aura. This paper intends to discuss the legacy of Augustus empire in politics, empire building, culture and in other areas along with discussing several other related aspects of the subject matter.
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Betrayal of the people by political elite, which is the central theme in William Shakespeare’s play, The tragedy of Julius Caesar will always remain a major concern in the modern world. For this reason, this play will forever continue to be relevant to the curriculum.
William Shakespeare portrays the political elite as self centered individuals who betray the very people who elected them into leadership positions. Presidents and leaders make empty promises that they fail to fulfill.
The death of Caesar further demonstrates this, as the Roman citizens’ object to the killing of their charismatic leader, who is Continue reading...

Analysis of Selections from Nagel, What Does It All Mean?

Thomas Nagel’s 1987 book, What’s It All Mean?, offers an introduction to philosophical thought. He directs this book toward a person who has never studied philosophy before. He bases his introduction not in the writings of the great philosophers or great thinkers, but instead he offers nine categories of questions for his reader to think about. As he puts it, “The main concern of philosophy is to question and understand very common ideas that all of us use every day without thinking about them” (Nagel 5). By laying out these problems and his ideas about them, Nagel Continue reading...

Introduction

Health services management is the organizing and delivery of services in a certain place. It confirms that that all services are provided at the right place at the right time. It also makes sure that there is free utilization of recourses and that the various departmental authorities are working efficiently towards the achievement of one goal. It is a fact that getting sick is very demanding and leads to many losses. However severe or minor the illness is, it will be very costly to manage and treat since it leads to loss of resources and time. There should be Continue reading...

Part 1: Topic

Part 2: Primary Sources
Primary Source 2: The Gospel According to Thomas
Primary Source 3: The Gospel of John
Primary Source 1 Sentence 1: Romans will come and take away our place and nation. Gospel of john 11:49.
Primary Source 1 Sentence 2: Pilate went out to them and said what accusations have you brought against this man. The Gospel of John 18:30
Primary Source 1 Sentence 3: Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it, and the Jews said, this temple was built in fourty and six years, and will you raise it in three Continue reading...

Thesis: In essence, the Roman Empire (750 B.C. - A.D. 500) and the Chinese Empire (350 B.C - A.D. 600) show similar struggles in the fight for dominance, but their religions are miles apart.

Conflict in Rome (750 B.C. - A.D. 500) and China (350 B.C - A.D. 600).
Historically, the term conflict refers to a condition of prolonged fighting, that is, a war or battle. It is a struggle for domination between several opposing forces. It can also be defined as a clash or armed struggle between prearranged groups in a country or involving nations with the aim of achieving specific military or political objectives. Hist Continue reading...

Analysis of Shakespearean Plays

Ethnicity is often a source of conflict in most aspects of society; Victorian era notwithstanding. This is evident in two of Shakespeare’s dark characters (pun not intended) Aaron in Titus Andronicus and Othello. Considering the context of racial discrimination during this time, it may be safely assumed that both characters suffered prejudiced treatment. However, the use of ethnicity as a plot device differed with these two characters. One is used literally to show the racial discrimination suffered by the character and trigger the consequences that followed while the latter Continue reading...

Writing as Social Therapy: Camus’ The Plague and Vergil’s Aeneid

Eric Blair attended secondary school at Eton, where he made a series of decisions that would affect not only his personal life, but also his future writing. Instead of working hard on his assignments and pursuing top marks, Blair decided instead to stop doing serious work and just do what he needed to get through. He did make a number of friends who would become influential in British letters, but he did not get the grades he would need to earn a university scholarship. Since his parents did not have the money to pay for his tuition, he went Continue reading...

Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt, a symbol of beauty, intelligence, power, and bravery. Her romance, politics, and entire life have encountered many magical appeal that strongly captivated Egypt, Rome, and the world. The effect of her unique characteristics has been told in every generation that highly considered the style of art and fashion. Cleopatra was rich, cruel, and extremely appealing. She has made a history that fascinated the people during her time and today. People have found different inspirations in the fascinating characteristics of Cleopatra through the ages. Her influence as a person or a woman has demonstrated Continue reading...

Introduction

Thesis: Lady Macbeth is the greatest female villain and one of the most notorious female villains in Shakespeare’s works and the western literature in general. The role she plays in Macbeth is evident.
- As a powerful and influential woman
- She has the qualities of a man
- Evil was tied to masculinity, but she crosses over
- Her Impact in Macbeth
- She is responsible for Macbeth’s fall
- Overambitious as a tragic flaw
- Her role in the death of Duncan
- ‘Performing for men’
- Conclusion
Thesis restated: Although she is not the Continue reading...

The Roman and the U.S. Empire: A Close Comparison

Introduction

Both of these empires characterized a certain centrality (p. 3). During the Roman Empire, Rome was the capital of the empire. The flows of tribute and taxes from the Roman provinces were directed there and to the primary armies. The empire, although, was not circular. It was an east-west extension, as required by the differences in the communications links provided by the Mediterranean and the boundaries of the Sahara and the Alpine ranges (p. 3).
The Roman Empire began the Roman Republic when Julius and Augustus Caesar changed it from Continue reading...