The Conquest of Gaul Gaius Julius Caesar was born 100 B.C. in Rome to the impoverished patrician Julian Clan, and know knew controversy early age. Through this conflicts he slowly but surely throughout his lifetime worked his way up the political ladder, becoming Consul and finally Dictator Perpeteus, or Dictator for life. He is deemed as one of the most influential political and military leaders of all time, a highly intelligent man and an exceptional orator. Acquiring this absolute power however, was no easy feat, and Caesar had well equipped himself through previous expeditions of Europe and the ancient world with all the resources necessary to gain power in Ancient Rome.
Alexander the Great (r. 336-323) assumed the Macedonian throne after Phillip II of Macedonia fell victim to an assassin’s dagger. This young man, one of the most remarkable personalities of western civilization, was to have profound impact on history. He was able to maintain the enormous territory that he had conquered. The impact this had on the culture was huge. By overthrowing the Persian Empire and by spreading Hellenism, Greek culture, language, thought, and way of life, as far as India, Alexander was instrumental in creating a new Hellenistic era.
The military strength and wealth he gained through his conquests in Gaul would pave his way to a successful career. He was so successful in his campaign that he became famous for his phrase “I came, I saw, I conquered” and the modern historian H.H Scullard even describes him as a man with “outstanding abilities”. Thus the Gallic Wars played a significant role in Julius Caesar’s Career, both politically and militarily. Caesar’s reputation as a General, who is considered to be more prominent than Pompey the great, was not comprehended until the Gallic Wars. Instead he was known to be one of the ablest orators and “most adroit politicians of the day”[F.B Marsh] and his military skills were most likely not rated very highly.
Byzantine Empire Under Justinian During the Emperor Justinian’s reign, from 527 until 565, the Byzantine Empire expanded in wealth, power and prestige. Much of this was due to Justinian’s skilful rule. Stated in Document 3, Justinian’s rule was that of God, because he had absolute rule over his empire. There were also periods of retrenchment and plague which often makes the period seem an unsuccessful one, although these times showed his quality as an Emperor. His attempt to revive the Roman Empire was a successful one, both in terms of power and longevity.
In fact, he carefully pieced together a patchwork of powers that allowed him to be an absolute ruler and yet avoid the hatred Caesar aroused as dictator. In Latin, the name Augustus implies both political authority and religious respect. The Romans had for some time called Octavian imperator, a title once awarded to victorious generals that soon became associated with the ruler and thus led to the English word emperor. In 27 BC he was first called princeps (leading man of the state), which later became the official title of the Roman emperors. His imperium, or military authority, extended throughout the empire and was greater than the power of any other governor or
American Public University JULIUS CAESAR Ron Davis HIST111 20 January, 2012 Caius Julius Caesar was born around 100 B.C. to Aurelia and Gaius Julius Caesar. Although born into a modest family, they had noble and patrician roots [1]. Caesar's uncle Caius Marius was the leader of the Popular faction, therefore both wealthy and politically powerful. Eventually this young Roman would become the most powerful man in the Roman empire, however it would come at a cost.
THE ORESTEIA by Aeschylus Nancy Patel Oresteia was Aeschylus one of the best work till date. This play has many interesting twists to it, brining out complexity in Greek plays and also showcasing facets of their identity. Oresteia is about cruses descended on the ruling family of Mycenae over generations after generations from the god Zeus. Pelos and Hippodamia have two sons, Atreus and Thyestes. Pelos’s sons fought because they both wished to rule to the city of Mycenae.
Leaders That Changed the World Alexander the Great, Caesar Augustus, and Constantine were without a doubt three of the most influential leaders of ancient times. Their ambition and achievements have had a permanent impact on western civilization, shaping it into what it is now. Whether it was the military prowess of Alexander, the social and political reforms of Augustus, or the religious enthusiasm of Constantine, all of these men helped shaped the western civilization into what it is today. In terms of military ability, all three of these men were gifted commanders. Alexander however is the one who is most recognized due to his military achievements.
Augustus, or “the revered one”, was the first appointed Roman emperor after the collapse of the Republic in 27 B.C. Under his rule, Rome developed into the sophisticated society that spawned one of the greatest civilizations our world has ever seen. To fully grasp the importance of the Roman Empire under the rule of Augustus, we must first examine
Introduction Throughout history, we have encountered several men that have had significant impact in the world. One of those men went by the name of Julius Caesar, who was a man of great stature. This paper will present a biography of Julius Caesar. First, the paper begins by providing information about his early life. Then, the next section will highlight the historical significance and accomplishments of the man.