Athenian democracy, like any other essential aspect within the Ancient Greek world, beared rises and collapses, from its climatic upbringing of a Cleisthenic reform in 508 BC until a trivial deprivation for Athens in 404 BC. Athens, “the greatest of city democracies” (Encarta), holds an engrossing evolution as well as an institution in a constant war-like period in Ancient Greece. As a cultural, traditional and historical background, “the Athenian society, between 600 and 450 B.C., evolved in what Greeks regarded as a fully fledged democratic constitution, though with a more limited franchise than is seen in modern times” (Nagel 101). The Archaic Age During the Archaic Age, there was a spread of political power with the new founded aristocracy and emerging classes. The Athenian system, as it entered a polis age, initially began with using other traditional institutions from other Greek states.
The Ionian Revolt was a pivotal moment in the development of the Athenian Empire. Athens sent assistance alongside Eritrea and this was the first example of Athens’ superiority and tangible evidence that Athens considered herself future leader of Greece. Bury and Meiggs note that only 20 ships were sent, implying that it was short-lived, however, their assistance demonstrates strong leadership and responsibility nonetheless. This definitive, obvious role of Athens assistance with the Ionian role
When those in power face challenges to their rule, conflict may force them to commit horrific acts of cruelty and repression. When a power-hungry leader faces conflict which poses a challenge to his/her position, he/she may resort to unthinkable acts to secure his/her position. The desire for power and fear of the consequences of losing power may force someone in a position of power to turn into a cruel dictator. During the 2011 Syrian uprising, Syria’s leader committed repeated human rights abuses to cling to his power. President Bashar al-Assad, a western-trained optician and once viewed as a reformer, ordered the military to fire on protesters, with nearly 3,000 killed in the conflict.
When Philip was subsequently murdered in 317 B.C., and young Alexander was killed about seven years later, Alexander’s once vast empire was to change dramatically from the death of the king. Alexander’s leading generals became regents of various areas after fighting amongst themselves for control of the empire. By 300 B.C., Alexander's empire had split into a number of independent states. The three most powerful states were led by Alexander's generals Antigonus, Ptolemy, and Seleucus. In order to legitimise their monarchies
If a soldier hired someone else to fight for him, he was put to death, and a substitute was given control of his estate. The Code of Hammurabi also affected everyday life in Ancient Mesopotamia, Builders were held accountable for their structures. If a home fell on the owner and his family the builder would be put to death. Also all goods destroyed by the collapse would have to be replaced by the builder at his own expense, And the home rebuilt at his expense as well. Certain crimes such as hitting someones older brother or kicking his mother would be condemmed to
Macedon is bordered by Greece and Greek, Epirus, Illyria, Independent Macedon tribes, Agriania and Paeonia, Thrace, and Tribalia (Philip II of Macedon). All of these surrounding territories will be conquered by King Philip II of Macedon. King Philip II of Macedon came into power in 359 BC. After his two older brothers and his father was killed. The transfer of power to Philip II form his father took a little more than a decade, family rivalry and a battle with the Illyrians put Philip II on the throne (Lendering).
When assessing the individuals during the pentacontaetia, it seems logical to start with Miltiades. During this time, Miltiades was the Athenian general, and he made his greatest contribution to the formation of the Athenian Empire by his efforts in the battle of Marathon. This battle was a key part in the formation of the empire as it proved the Ionian States that Athens could defeat the Persians without the aid of Sparta (however the advancing army did play an indirect role in the battle). Miltiades commanded his 10,000 Athenians and Plateans (Herodotus) and successfully stopped the first Persian invasion. It is said by Plutarch that Miltiades enjoyed the highest prestige from the battle, and this would have increased Athenian reputation among the Greek states (it is important to note that one factor of the formation of e empire was that the Ionian States chose Athens), and would thus have made them more inclined to choose Athens as the hegemon, and allowing them to create their empire.
Body: • The impacts of Caesar’s death on Octavian were the Senate’s arrangement and his inheritance. Following the assassination of his adopting father, Suetonius notes in The Lives of the Caesars that Octavian returned to Rome following military training in Spain and demanded Caesar’s will be ratified claiming his economical and political inheritance. Caesar’s will caused much tension between the new heir and his right-hand-man, Marc Antony. Antony was seen as a threat to the senate as he had spoken out against two of the senatorial murderers. Octavian was given consular powers hoping to contain Antony and fix many of Rome’s problems.
Because killing a clansman is a crime against believes in the clan, Okonkwo must take his family into exile for seven years in order to atone. After his seven years exile, he back to Umuofia, but everything’s changed with the coming of the British colonists. Against the colonists and drive the British out of Igbo is Okonkwo’s initial reaction. He expects his fellow clan members to join him. Okonkwo kills their leader with his
On the same day, Iran publicly hanged a 17-year old boy, name Alireza Molla-Soltani had convicted of killing a popular athlete despite international prohibitions against executing juveniles. He claimed his killing as part of a self-defense. Death penalty is always a controversial topic for over the decades. First and foremost, according to dictionary, death penalty is one of the capital punishment of death sentence awarded for capital offences like crimes involving planned murder, multiple murders, repeated crimes, rape and murder where in the criminal provisions consider such persons as a gross danger to the existence of the society and provide death punishment. In my opinion, death penalty should not be legalize as a form of punishment in law.