Essays on Rome

Reason for Catholic and Protestant Reformation’ Great Impact on Europe

The Catholic and Protestant Reformation represent the radical, religious, academic and traditional disturbance that traumatized Catholic Europe in the 16th Century. It set in place the notions and opinions that would describe the continent in the contemporary period. In central and northern Europe, activists like John Calvin, and Martin Luther questioned papal power and probed the Catholic Church’s capability to define Christian exercise. Although the movement was predominantly spiritual, the attitude of independence endorsed by Protestantism steered many people to rebel in contradiction of the power of the church and the authoritative monarchs, who relied on their authority ...

Introduction to Business and Society-Persuasive Essay

Introduction In his book titled The Short Story of Progress, Ronald Wright analyzes civilizations that have witnessed rapid growth and supremacy. He also elucidates the fatal fall of many such civilizations and enjoins that over-exploiting the environment can lead to ecological catastrophe. By finding answers to questions relating to human origins, reasons for existence and destination of the progress pursuit, Wright warns the society from traversing through progress traps, created by humans themselves, blinded by a short term urge to modernize. “We can go to understand the reckless aspects of human nature and circumvent the danger of arrogant self-destruction, ...

In December 2016, the US Secretary of State stated that, Israel would either have to be a Jewish State that does not intrude into Palestinian “land” or it should be democratic whereby Palestinians would be given equal rights as dignified citizens of one-state of Israel. This was something many Republicans and Conservatives found to be negative and Anti-American. The purpose of this paper is to argue that the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians cannot be solved. This paper will use elements of persuasion to establish a case to prove that America must stay away from imposing its will on ...

Introduction

Pre-Spanish Era Religious Practices Political Structure Material Culture Spanish Occupation Material Culture

The Culture after the Spanish Conquest

Religious Influence of the Catholic Spanish and the Remaining Ethnic Groups Influences of the Protestant Church Religious Fighting between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Church Current Economic and Cultural Development Cultural Development Introduction Argentina is considered by Calvert, Donghi and Eidt (2016) as the eighth largest country in the world but is considered to be only third within Latin America (Buenos, 2014). The reason for this is that the land area of Argentina with 2.78 million square kilometers is larger than Mexico and the Texas state combined ( ...

The foreword of Andrea Palladio’s first book on architecture revealed that he had always been an avid student of architecture. Further, much of his architectural ideas can be attributed to his fascination of the ancient Roman arts. As an avid architecture learner, he travelled to different parts of Italy and around the world as a means to gain a better understanding of buildings. He had made comparisons of the works of famous artists in the past and during his time, and this allowed him to come up with a striking perspective of architecture. As a result of his ...

The universe itself created the gods.

The Titans came first. Olympus. Olympus was located at a region above the mountains of the earth, commonly thought of in Mt. Olympus.

The Seasons

Ambrosia Nectar (see chart)

Lesser Gods

Aphrodite Ares god of love

Hymen

Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera and wife to Hercules. Ganymede Iris The Graces—three of them, he daughters of Zeus and Eurynome. The Muses (goddesses of the arts)—they are nine of them, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, companions of Apollo. Some mortals went to Mount Olympus, and some achieved god status. Gods of the Waters Poseidon Ocean ruled the great river, husband to Tethys. ...

After the demise of Domitian, Rome came under the rule of beneficent and wise leaders commonly referred to as the “Five Good Emperors.” The emperors namely Nerva, Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian, Trajan, and Antoninus Pius maintained a period of economic prosperity and developed Roman civilization. Each emperor had his accomplishments and strengths. This essay examines the rule of the five emperors identifying what made them successful and different from their predecessors. Nerva came in immediately after Domitian. He had the difficult task of relieving people from the oppressive rule of the previous emperor. Hence, for the brief time he sat ...

Diocletian comprehended that the primary challenge of ruling a region such as the Roman Empire was the massive size. The territory was too big to be controlled by one leader. Hence, he divided the region into four parts and remained the overall ruler. This paper examines the changes that Diocletian pioneered and their effectiveness. The tetrarchy ensured the borders of the Roman Empire were secure and purged of all threats. Diocletian also instituted several changes to solve challenges that emerged in the previous empires. First, he remedied the age-old challenge of succession by ensuring that the tetrarchy provided suitable ...

In the ancient Rome, cults had a different meaning. Other than referring to the current brainwashing institutions or deviation from the mainstream beliefs, Romans used cults to worship gods who affected their daily lives (Crawford, 2011). With time, Romans created new gods and cults and this lead to the creation of the imperial cult. After the death of Julius Caesar, the Roman state recognized him as a god. In 29 BC, Caesar’s adopted son Augustus permitted the building of temples for Caesar in Asia Minor marking the first manifestation of the Imperial cult (Pollard, 2011). Augustus used a ...

If we consider theology as the study of God, or the study of the divine, or the study of the nature of God, then the definition that Mueller puts forth for theology and his justification for taking part in its study make a lot of sense. He breaks down the word into its two Greek roots: theos for “god” and logos for “word” or “understanding” (Mueller 2011, p. 28), and that leaves one with a wide range of possible interpretations. Given that Mueller has an “S.J.” after his name, of course, we must conclude that he will take on ...

The first question is to compare and contrast pintings. The first painting is referred to as the Manner of Their Attire and Painting Themselves was created by John White, who was known as an artist, a map maker, and the first British artist in the Americas, and to paint Native Americans. This painting depicted what looked like an elderly Native American male wearing nothing but a cloth around his waist and paint all over his skin. Not only was White the local artist, but he was also the Governor of the Roanoke Colony, which raises question if his depiction ...

Group A. Q1 Christianity and Islam in Spain

The crusades were religious and politically motivated wars that were dominated the 1096-1291 with the aim of controlling the holy land Jerusalem. In the first crusade, (1096-1102) initiated by pope Urban II was aimed at helping the Christian Byzantine empire which had been invaded by the Muslim Seljuk Turks. In this crusade, the Europeans were able to capture Jerusalem in 1099. This led to the merging of various Muslim faction against the Christians forces which had occupied the holy land. However, in 1291, the Muslims were able to control Jerusalem and parts of the coastal areas, which they controlled ...

Changes in Rome

Nerva, Antoninus Pius, Hadrian, Trajan, and Marcas Aurelius, often regarded as the Five Good Emperors, were a series of remarkable or excellent emperors that ruled Rome from 96-180 AD. Research indicates that they were called the good emperors because they managed to win the cooperation and support of the Senate, a feat that their predecessors were unable to achieve. The period of the Good Emperors was regarded as the golden ages of the Roman Empire, and it was characterised by unparalleled prosperity and peaceful relations between individuals and the state. Furthermore, the period witnessed a remarkable expansion of the ...

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Introduction Conscience is one of the most commonly experienced psychological faculty of an individual, but is also one of the least understood. For many years, little attention have been given towards understanding conscience; particularly on how it is shaped and who influenced the modern understanding of this concept. Nevertheless, conscience is an important phenomenon that requires significant attention primarily because it impacts all human judgment. The manifestation of conscience delineates man from other animals species as conscience is proof of man’s self-consciousness; an attribute that is only observable among human species. As a learned psychological faculty, ...

Introduction

Etruscan is an ancient italic culture that was developed from a prehistoric civilization referred to as Villanova. The Etruscans mainly settled within the central region of Italy specifically between Tiber and Arno rivers. The Etruscan civilization was once a brilliant culture that has disappeared over time but represents the foundation for ancient development of Roman art and culture as well as the Italian Renaissance. The Etruscans were considered as the first “superpowers” in the entire peninsula currently referred to as Italy. In fact the Etruscans established most cities in Western Mediterranean by working alongside Greeks. Cities such as Pisa, ...

Commodus and the Fall of Rome

The son of the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome, Commodus became known for his reign that led Roman Empire to its decline. He was co-emperor of his father Marcus Aurelius and became the only ruler in the days of calmness; Commodus had no competitors and enemies he needed to punish. His character traits and policies resulted in dissipation of resources, the rise of corruption, and the lack of success in state affairs. The goal of this paper is to discuss how Commodus contributed to the end of the Roman prosperity and the following period of disruption. ...

Different furnishing fabrics

The importance of using soft furnishing is determined by the architectural elements of the interior spaces. The soft furnishings are usually used different in varied environments with regard to the function requirement. There is a wide range of home or soft furnishing fabrics that can be used for the interior décor. This is because this fabric gives a soothing design and colours to the surrounding. The fabrics used for upholstery piece are usually the most visible sign for the style and quality. The upholstery fabrics are used for the cover furniture or the cushions. The upholstery fabric is ...

During the first 2 centuries C.E., there was a period of peace and prosperity, called Pax Romana , which remained in history as one of the happiest and prosperous periods in the entire human history. However, the achievements of the 3 emperors of the Flavian dynasty, Vespasian, and his sons, Titus and Domitian, laid the foundations for Pax Romana because it represented a period of able administration and important political, social, military and educational changes which brought prosperity in the empire. The succession of the first of these emperors, Nerva, put an end to the Flavian dynasty and in particular, ...

The Mars Climate Orbiter: A Multimillion Dollar Mistake

The Story Grossman (1999) addresses the incident of NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter in her article named “Metric Math Mistake Muffed Mars Meteorology Mission”. She explains how a simple unit conversion mistake caused the Orbiter to burn up in the Martian atmosphere. The vessel costed NASA a whopping $125 million when it vanished into the Martian atmosphere. The problem, later identified by a NASA review board, owed to a software glitch. The software was used to calculate the thrust in “pounds of force” while the other software took the input in “newtons”. This happened due to the fact that ...

I. Introduction A corporation is a common type of business organization in which its owners have the ability to use it as a separate, and distinct legal entity. One of the primary differences between a corporation and other types of business organizations, such as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, is that a duly formed corporation is, legally a person. Moreover, under the law, a corporation is a legal person who the owners, in essence, can control and direct to carry out a range of activities. To be sure, corporations are deemed to have a personality or personhood, including ...

Introduction

The English contract law consists of a body of rules that control contacts in England, with its foundation based on the intense activities of the judiciary that took place in the industrial revolution. It is critical to mention that the law shares some of its core elements with the commonwealth countries such as Australia and Canada. However, the law had for long been undergoing influences of the European Union during the period that the UK has been a member until this year when it withdrew the membership of the European body. The English law perceives people who enter into ...

The Christian Bible and Islamic Quran chare a surprising number of similar themes and ideas as a result of their shared religious heritage and birthplaces; an example of this is found in the Bible’s “Sermon on the Mount” parable from the Mathew Gospel and the Quran’s “Lord of Mercy”. It is important to note that the Lord of Mercy referenced by the Koran can include a number of passages, as Allah is directly references as the Lord of Mercy many times; unless specified otherwise, this report will refer primarily to the opening of the Koran for simplicity. ...

The history of African people has been plagued by constant oppression and unethical appropriation. Although it is a land that has substantial talent, its people have perpetually been denigrated and abused. Even though there are a lot of people that believe that Africans are less than others, most of Western culture is profoundly indebted to Africa, especially due to the intellectual theft that the Greeks committed upon them. Greek culture and philosophy is one of the main influences of Western civilization. Many people believe that they were the founders of many of the rational achievements that modern society has ...

Throughout the history of Europe, Africa and Asia there had been Empires. These included the Roman, Akkadian, Babylonian, Greek, Shang, Persian, Holy Roman, Bulgarian, Byzantine and Russian Empire along with many more. While Africa, Asia and Europe went through many Empires, South America only had three, the Aztec, Inca and Mayan before the arrival of the Europeans. This paper will look at the effect of Europe’s need to increase their empire on the New World. The first European arrivals to the New World were the Spanish, who decided to expand their empire into the Caribbean after Columbus had ...

Many people who support the death penalty believe that putting convicted criminals to death is a cheaper alternative than housing them in federal prisons for the rest of their lives. In fact, from prosecution to incarceration, the costs associated with carrying out capital punishment are far higher than the costs associated with imposing a life sentence. The burden of these high costs is almost entirely carried by tax payers in sentencing states. Researchers in Maryland empirical study analyzing the financial effects of the death penalty relative to lesser sentences handed down between 1978 and 1999. The researchers found that, ...

Introduction

On most occasions, historians construct world history according to the emergence of civilizations associated with a particular empire. Egypt is one of the rich areas studied by the scholars to understand how ideas and people came together to formulate civilizations and empires. Imagine a region that is sparsely populated but still fertile and watered by several water sources. Individuals settle in the region and proceed to domesticate the animals and plants. The process of domestication is made possible by migration and riverine territories. As the population rises, so do the needs of the people. The requirements introduce political and ...

Cosimo di Giovanni de Medici was given the title Pater Patriae of Italy at his death and was also known as the primus inter pares. He was the founder of the Medici dynasty, who were during the Renaissance the de facto rulers of Florence. Even though Cosimo Medici was a powerful man, he was not an official ruler. Medici’s government also consisted of a council who would many times resist the laws that Medici put forth. This paper will look at the accomplishments of Cosimo di Medici. Cosimo di Medici was born on the 10th of April, 1389 ...

Summary

The Romans made many decisions which were pertinent to the internal affairs of the city of Rome. Rome disunited itself from the Plebs and the Roman Senate making the city free and more powerful. Liberty was placed in the hands of both the people and the Nobles, provided these individuals had a greater reason to gain or protect. The government in Rome was keen on eliminating the enmity between the Populace and the Senate. Religion was an important aspect in Rome, and the lack of a medium between the Roman Catholic Church led to the destruction of Rome. A ...

The Greco-Roman myth is characterized by familial power struggles which mean that power structure was primarily hereditary as power revolved around one family. Familial power structures are reflected by the way Zeus allocated responsibilities to his sons and daughters. The gods, such as Zeus father, killed their sons for fear that they would usurp them while there were also incidences where gods would be dethroned from power. The Greco-Roman myth reflects the way power struggles interfere with the functioning of the society and the extent to which those in authority are willing to go in sustaining their authority and ...

The Beauty of David

Introduction People are always interested in everything that surrounds them, from the colossal facts and innovations to each insignificant phenomenon and datum. The desire to find answers to all mysteries and secrets of the world is, perhaps, laid in humans’ nature. There is nothing more interesting than the exploration of the ancient history and finding out the culture and walks of life of the distant ancestors. Italy as home of the Roman Empire and the main center of the Renaissance, presents the perfect example of the unique culture that has flourished for centuries. It got the status of the ...

Islamic Architecture in India

The diversity has always been a distinguishing cross-cutting feature of the whole mankind. Consequently, the modern world has always been a multicultural one since the dawn of times and it is absolutely impossible to establish particular borders between the cultures, as such phenomena as cross-cultural communication has existed during the whole timeline. On this point, it is important to mention that the emerging of any culture first of all depends on the location of its carriers. In other words, it strongly depends on the geographical matters. That is why such rapid cultural differentiation appeared, which has manifested, first of ...

Q1: Comparison of Ancient Greek and Egyptian Architectural Designs

There are great similarities in the ancient architectural designs of pyramids in the Egyptians Old Kingdom and the Greek temples of Acropolis that were constructed within the age of the Pericles. The ancient Egyptian and Greek Civilizations are home to some of the oldest architectural structures and designs in history* . However, the evolution of architectural designs in these two civilizations has had different and similar aspects, and is also thought to have taken place within the periods of 1150 BC to 146 BC. In addition, the two civilizations existed in different geographical conditions, implying that the architects in these ...

A proposal in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Introduction Wheat (Triticum sp.), an extensively adapted crop, is one of the primitive and primary staple food crops in the world. Wheat is cultivated from temperate; dry to irrigated or rain-fed areas, to warm, humid or cold conditions. Such a high adaptability is attributed to its intricate genome (Acevedo et al., 2002). Wheat cultivation covers more land area compared to other commercial crops and endures to be an essential food grain for humans (Curtis, 2002). Estimations reveal that by 2050, the population of the world will reach 9.1 billion (34 percent greater than today); correspondingly, the food requirement and ...

Western culture and Chinese cultures today have various similarities and differences. They developed almost independently of each other due to geographical circumstances and other geopolitical factors. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and review the similarities and differences between Western culture and Chinese culture.

Background of Comparisons

Western culture is fundamentally Eurocentric culture. It refers to the kind of culture that is prevalent in Europe, Latin America, North America and some Eurocentric societies around the world. However, up till about 500 years ago, European culture was developed and flourished in Western Europe. Chinese culture on the other hand seem to ...

The growth of LA as a religious hub in the US can be attributed to the high number of immigrants who chose to settle in the city. Almost all religions are represented in LA with minority communities playing a significant role in the establishment of distinct religious practices as well as institutions. The high number of churches established by different ethnic groups also explains the reason why LA is diverse regarding cultural divisions. Los Angeles is often described as a city with no ethnic majority because of the influence of various religious groups. Even the minority groups such as ...

In William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, the conspirators give several reasons why it is just to assassinate Caesar who is gaining more and more power that he is starting to become a dictator of democratic Rome. Now ordinarily one would be wary of taking part in murdering someone especially when they consider the consequences but the conspirators thought this was the just thing to do for the sake of Rome. While this seems like a very noble reason, however, Shakespeare seems to suggest that the conspirators planned Caesar’s death in order to replace one ruler with another ...

Introduction

South East Asia comprises of eleven countries both in the mainland Asia and maritime. The region extends from East India to China. Mainland countries include Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The mainland countries are extensions of the Asian continent. The region has a diverse culture with Muslims being found in all the mainland countries in addition to other indigenous religions (Andaya 1). However, the Muslims tend to coalesce in the Southern Thailand region and Western Burma. Other regions where there are Muslims include the central Vietnam whereby the most dominant Islamic tribe is the Cham people.

Similarities and Differences

Maritime Southeast ...

History is a source of knowledge. It is an exceptional chance to learn from someone’s experience, which is especially important when in to comes to studying leadership. World-famous intellectuals, like Galileo, Machiavelli, Charles Darwin and Karl Marx are the quintessence of unconditional leadership, as their innovative contributions to science, politics and economics made a significant impact on the course of history. Niccolo Machiavelli, a 16th century Italian diplomat and political thinker, wrote a revolutionary “The Prince” political treatise. Between the years 1498 and 1512 he served as a political analyst and a diplomat in Florence. That period is ...

In 1963, the then U.S. President, J.F. Kennedy, went to Berlin to show the support of the US for West Germany, just 22 months after East Germany, backed by the Soviet Union, had erected the Berlin Wall to restrict free movement between the West and East. The speech was given on the steps of the town-hall of Berlin suburb of Schoenberg (Evans 2). The speech was delivered to Berliners and was intended to give Berliners hope and freedom and reassure them that they had a future in their endeavors as well as their beliefs. Attending the speech was the ...

Impact of Helathcare Sytem on Roman Cuture

Impact of Helathcare Sytem on Roman Cuture

The actual substance of Roman cultural religion depends on their rituals instead of individual beliefs and is collective, not personal. The rituals entail festivals, offerings usually wine, food and animal sacrifices. These rituals in the ancient times were regularly conducted and in a correct way of retaining the favor of the gods to the state, individual or household (Hingley, 2005). With this custom, our healthcare system can be of challenge to the Roman families or patient due to conflicting beliefs; this include but not limited to; While the US healthcare system is ...

Pope Innocent III was born in 1160 and was named Lotario de Conti di Segni. His reign as the Pope started on 8th of January 1198 to July 1216 during which he established a legacy as one of the most influential popes of all time. Pope Innocent III was born in Gavignano with his father being a member of a famous lineage which had produced nine Popes. Pope Innocent III mother was also from a noble family. The Pope achieved his early education in Rome and later enrolled for theology in Paris. He was a brilliant student and through ...

2016

Introduction The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the barriers to effective pain management in palliative care nursing. The essay will be divided into five parts the first section will be the introduction. The second section will be the research methodology and the critical appraise of literature followed by a section discussing the emerging themes from literature. Recommendations of how to overcome the barriers that may hinder effective pain management in palliative care will be analyzed in the fourth section and the last part will be the implication of future nursing practice and conclusion of the dissertation. This ...

Catholicism

Catholicism is a religious denomination that intrigues me by claiming to be a continuation of the early Christian ministry established by Jesus Christ and for the fact that it is far much the oldest Christian group today. It is a combination of several Catholic churches who share common doctrines, theology, and spirituality with the belief that Jesus Christ is the son of God. From my research, I was able to observe clearly all the rituals and rites performed at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Church in Oakland. Most importantly I shared this information with three priests Mark, James, ...

Architecture of Madain Salih

One of the mysteries in the historical science of our time is the origin of the monuments Hegre in Saudi Arabia. In the historical literature, it is assumed that this city was built by the Nabataeans - the people, the basis of the life of which was to ensure the caravan trade. These people, who lived here from the III century BC to the I century BC, carved facades of tombs, built many kilometers of waterways in the rocks to collect rainwater and left behind a lot of mysteries about their religion and language (Khairy, 167). Madain Salih (Hegra, ...

Abstract

One of the most prevalent addictions in our society that has far-reaching social, economic and psychological ramifications is alcoholism. At least 16.3 million Americans who are above 18 years have Alcohol Use Disorder as at 2014. However, not everyone who consumes or excessively consumes alcohol ends up with alcohol use disorder. This study speculates that persons with alcohol addiction have an inherently addictive personality and goes ahead to propose a study to investigate it. Using a random sample, a two group-study will be implemented. Personality test will be used to collect information on addictive personality. A t-test for two-groups ...

The journey towards the European Union (EU) integration has experienced several turnings. This section of the essay will detail some of the core turning points in the EU integration. Establishment of a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was a major turning point in EU integration. The Treaty of Rome defined the specific objectives of the CAP. The CAP was introduced in 1962 (Folmern.p). The establishment of the CAP was enshrined to the state of food shortages after World War II. The aim of the CAP was to build a common European Community market and to cut off tariffs on agricultural ...

The following primary documents include two antifederalist essays and three federalist essays that were published in newspapers three to six months following the Constitutional Convention. The antifederalists aimed to convince the states that the new constitution would not work while the federalists hoped to gain support and ratification of the new constitution. In 1787 and 1788, when the essays were written, the new country was struggling. The Articles of Confederation were not sufficient, and the fears that resulted in the Revolutionary War were still very fresh in the minds of everyone.

SUMMARY OF THE ESSAYS

THE ANTIFEDERALIST NO. 18-20 WHAT DOES HISTORY TEACH? ( ...

The ritual of marriage is a very important milestone in the life of an individual and, more so, in the life of an individual who is also a devout Christian. The Scripture often mentions the sanctity of marriage as well as the permanency of it in one’s life. Such descriptions have resulted in a dilemma for particular individuals who, for some unfortunate reason, have had to divorce and remarry. At present, Catholicism does not permit divorced individuals to remarry unless and until they have had their marriage annulled by the Church. While the Orthodox Catholic views on remarriage ...

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It is well-known fact that people in the US are watched, listened and even recorded against their notice and surely, will. It is also known, that all these undemocratic actions are performed in the name of security. The United States of America is not always related to an advanced technology, high-quality of education and excellent art venues, and Hollywood, sadly, the term “police state” often pop-ups and is being closely affiliated with the America. George J Bush introduced and implemented Patriotic act shortly after September terrorist attacks (2001), however, Barack Obama kept his legacy and Edward Snowdens’ famous leaks ...

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Introduction Vampires are mythical creatures that appear in ancient folklores. Most cultures have their own version of the vampire although they share a common characteristic; that is, the lust for human blood. There is no particular gender to the vampire character. Male and female vampires do exists even in ancient literatures, making the vampire one of the most gender neutral characters. The depiction of the female vampire in human culture, however, is an interesting way of looking into the development of women, particularly on how society views women and their social status over the course of time. ...

Middle East History: Trickster Travels by Natalie Zemon Davis

“Trickster Travels” was written by Natalie Davis, who is a historian of the early modern period. Her main interests are cultural history and social history. She has worked for the period ranging from 15th to 18th centuries, and focused on Europe (Princeton University, history.princeton.edu). She has taught history in many universities including the University of Toronto, Brown University, the University of California at Berkeley, and Princeton University. Her book “Trickster Travels” was published in 2006, and with the publication of this book, she successfully managed to sustain her name as one of the most interesting historians of the early ...

Modern governments have grown large excessively. Aspects of developments such as individual freedom and economic expansions that have been enhanced since a long time go keep showing their glimpses in the modern society. Such an understanding has brought the world into the belief that the economic beliefs, human trajectories on concepts, prudential strive for the future were once pressed from all the corners of the world in a similar pattern. The world, however, began to diverge from its pieces with Europe considered as the most significant divergence in historical accounts. Little has however been exposed as to why some ...

In What Ways Were the Romans Heirs to the Greek Civilization?

Introduction There is a consensus among scholars that the major influences of the Roman culture were the Greeks. Among the major proponents for this theory are authors, Roy Matthews, Dewitt Platt and Thomas Noble; and the renowned historian, Eugen Weber. In their book, ‘The Western Humanities, Volume 1: Beginnings through the Renaissance,’ Matthews, Platt and Noble developed the idea that Western culture, which developed from the Romans, was actually a product of the Hellenistic culture that dominated the Mediterranean region in the past (Matthews, Platt, & Noble, 2010). Similarly, in his video instructional series, ‘The Western Tradition,’ Eugen Weber presented ...

What are your thoughts on Nietzsche’s ideas about exuberance?

Nietzsche has a valid point, while there are moral lines that one should never cross, such as murder and rape. This is because if there were not some kind of line drawn humankind would debase themselves like animals, seeking only their own pleasure and desire to the detriment of others. Even though the idea of a soul existed long before Christianity, there was no concept of a heaven. The closest that any pre-Christian religion came to was the Elysian Field in the Greek and Roman religions. The Elysian Fields were a place that very few people went to as ...

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Introduction Established by the Greek statesman, Solon, sometime in the 600 B.C., voting has always been a key feature of democracy. The international community regards it as the most basic human right, which should be protected and guaranteed to all citizens of a country as stipulated by internal human rights laws. A government by the people must have the participation of the people, which is realized through suffrage. Today, voting rights are already universally practiced, yet there are certain circumstances wherein such right is taken away by the state. In the United States, a person will lose ...

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Leonardo Pisa

Prior to the introduction of modern concepts for calculation, various mathematical operations would have required proficiency in the use of the abacus. However, in 1202, Leonardo da Pisa, an Italian math expert, released a book entitled “Liber Abaci,” or “Book for Calculation.” The book revolutionized the methods of calculating figures by establishing useful approaches in using the Arabic numbers 0 to 9 to the Western world. Though the book did not find immediate acceptance in the West, in the end it revolutionized the areas of commerce, finance, research, science and technology. Furthermore, da Pisa’s work laid the ...

This paper will look at some of the important aspects of various cultures in Western Civilization. Much of the political and cultural changes that were occurring during the rise of the nations and Empires that the Western Civilization is known for, was a result of shifting hierarchies and changes in status (Cole et. al, 2014). The key aspects of Western Civilizations before 1000 BCE are the Babylonian Hammurabi Code. These were a set of laws that that spoke of justice. The Codes were based on an eyes for an eye type of justice. Between 3,500 and 3,000 ...

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If I were to choose the century in which I would live in Europe, with no doubt, the 18th century would be my best bet. The century was marked by significant economic transformations and inventions that made life right for every citizen in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom supported its nationals as was evidenced by the government, which introduced support system schemes for poor people in the community. Moreover, there were government projects that were spearheaded with the aim of ensuring that the semi-skilled people earned some source of living. The introduced system of socialism united the nation. ...

Havana City is the capital city of Cuba. It is the largest town in Cuba and has the main port, and is the principal moneymaking center of Cuba. The city has a populace of 2.1 million occupants, and it occupies a 728.26 km2, which makes it the biggest city by the capacity and the most populated city(Montalvo 81). Mexico City is positioned in the Mexico Valley, a vast valley in the high highlands at the epicenter of Mexico, at a height of 2,240 meters. The city comprises of sixteen metropolises and is one of the utmost significance ...

The Acts of the Apostles is the fifth book of the New Testament, which tells the story of the establishing the Christian church and the spread of its holy message on the territory of the Roman Empire. It is considered to be the cornerstone in the history of Christianity (Schmemann, 120). Purpose: to provide a history of the early Christian church. The emphasis of the book is put on the importance of Pentecost and witnessing Jesus Christ`s deeds. Acts tells the story about the apostles witnessing Christ's miracles in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and it is aimed to send ...