Mark Antony was one of the most important characters in the history of the Roman Empire. Born to Creticus, Antony was one of the bravest Roman generals who worked under Triumvir and Julius Caesar during 43-30 BC. He married Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and was later defeated by Octavian (Emperor Augustus) in the last civil war that led to the final collapse of the Roman Republic. Caesar Augustus was born as Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C.E. Julius Caesar, his great-uncle, took an interest in Augustus.
There were many reasons why he had choose Nero to be the next roman emperor in the first place. Claudius had died so his son couldn’t become emperor so Nero had to become emperor after him. After his death he was acclaimed emperor in a fast and carefully way. Nero had inherited his rules from Claudius even though Nero was his adopted son. The long term affect on the Rome was when Rome was ravaged by a great fire that had burned over 3-4ths of the city.
Through Livy’s literary work, the reader is able to grasp the importance of Rome as a rising nation and use the provided information to judge the present and plan ahead for the future. Livy describes Romulus, the first legendary king of Rome, as the king and military leader “who fostered Rome’s well-being” by a means of war (Livy 1.20-23, pg. 27). Although Romulus committed a few immoral acts, Livy continues to praise the king for his many contributions to Rome’s strength and prosperity many of which came from the killing of Amulius, the founding of Rome, the organization of counsel and guidance, the rape and war of the Sabines and battles with other cities around Rome all within his thirty-seven year reign. Romulus became the prominent figure of the beginnings of Roman history when he killed the tyrant Amulius, and with the help of his brother, Remus, allowed his grandfather Numitor to seize the throne of the ancient kingdom of Alba once again.
Despite this treason, he was granted full pardon from Julius Caesar who had always held him in high esteem. It is not clearly understood by history as to why Brutus was granted such preferential treatment by Caesar. It may be inconsequential as Caesar’s fate was most likely sealed regardless of the involvement of Brutus, however, Brutus was on of the key conspirators in the plot to depose Caesar and reinstate the Roman Republic. Marcus Junius Brutus was born around 85 BCE to a Roman family held in the highest regard by the citizens of the Republic. His great ancestor, Lucius Junius Brutus, is credited with founding the Republic in 509 BCE by deposing the last Tarquin king.
Caesar’s military prowess and his reforms crafted him into the extraordinary person that historians all recognize as great. When Caesar created the First Triumvirate alongside Pompey and Crassus, he was allotted the Roman lands of Cisalpine Gaul, Narbonese Gaul, and Illyricum in addition to four legions of about five thousand soldiers each (Source 1). Caesar immediately put his army to use by invading, and eventually conquering all of Gaul. Although his army was physically smaller and often outnumbered, his superior fighting tactics allowed his army to defeat the Celts. Another beneficial factor towards Caesar’s conquest was the disunity of the Gallic tribes, which was reminiscent of the Greek city-states.
The Ancient Roman Military’s Keys to Success Mitt Romney, a very influential politician of our time, once said that one must “insist on a military so powerful no one would ever think of challenging it.” Although Romney is a modern politician, the idea of military dominance is ancient, dating back to the time of Ancient Rome. The Romans knew that their empire would only be successful with an intimidating and powerful army, and upon being threatened, decided to reform their military so it would become one of the greatest in history. Ancient Rome was successful militarily because of the size, organization and discipline, and tactics and strategy of their infantry forces. Like every other great empire, Rome didn’t simply become great overnight. From 650 BC to 509 BC, an Italian tribe referred to as the Etruscans dominated the Northern Italy, including Rome.
it conferred on Augustus the office of commander –in-chief of the armed forces of the empire. He was given the tribunitial power for life, which meant that he had control over the popular assemblies and was appointed the permanent representative of the people. He was given the prerogative of introducing the first topic of discussion in the Senate and the right to call its meetings. Augustus also sought to improve the morale of the people. He revived the state religion and rebuilt many temples.
During his 57 years of rule he sought to avoid – at least by the letter of the law – more official power that his colleagues had (RG 34) He did that by succeeding to have the Senate and the people as the instigators of those positions. At the same time he also made a point of not accepting those that might affect their republican sensitivities such as refusing to accept the post of guardian of laws and customs but also of the dictatorship and perpetual consulship mentioned in RG 5.1 and RG 5.3. Also on leaving office, Augustus like the other consuls, swore that he had done nothing contrary to the laws (Dio Cass.
After Caesar is killed, Antony becomes very mournful and outrage by the treachery of the conspirators that killed Caesar. Antony asks for just to a speech at Caesars funeral and Brutus grants him that one wish. Antony is a very intelligent man and he has the ability to manipulate a crowd with his speeches. For example in Act 3 During Antony speech he says But Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man. He hath brought many captives home to Rome whose ransoms did the general coffers fill: Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?
Brutus is an honerable man.... the words chosen by Mark Anthony in William Shakespeare's popular play "Julius Caesar." Anthony starts the speech off speaking how Brutus just explained how Caesar was an ambitious man which is why he was murdered. Anthony argues with that stating how Caesar gave to the needy when they needed, "When the poor has cried, Caesar has wept." Following this statement he mocks Brutus saying, "But Caesar was ambitious, and Brutus is an honorable man." After that was all stated he reminded the people how Carsar did turn down the kings crown multiple times, "I thrice presented him a kinlgy crown, Which he did thrice refuse."