Essays and Research Papers on The Greeks & Romans

This 5 page paper examines Greek and Egyptian culture. The cultures are compared and contrasted. Information about the people, language, and religion are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the novel by Steven Pressfield called Gates of Fire. This book is analyzed for its portrayal of Spartan culture, education, the famous battle, and its application to modern warfare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the influence ancient Greek culture had on the development of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page comparison of the military strategy put into play by Caesar, Claudius and General George C. Marshall. incorporated architecture and infrastructural improvements as a critical component in their military strategies. A complimentary Roman Numeral outline is included. Bibliography lists sources.

This 6 page paper examines the Roman Empire in question and answer format. Four questions are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the people of the Indus Valley with Eastern Mediterranean civilizations. Much attention is paid to the artistic contributions made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page paper on the fall of the Roman Republic. The paper examines whether or not the fall was inevitable and argues that it was inevitable. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the influence that Greek drama has had upon modern day theater. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the three Punic Wars and how they affected Roman society, economics and the military. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper considers Plautus's play, and how it follows the typical structure of returning everything to normal; it also considers why the slave is so important to the plot. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page examination of the political systems of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the Roman contributions to architecture, warfare, and production. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Mark Antony, born Marcus Antonius in 83 BC, was Caesar's primary lieutenant throughout his reign; once the ruler was assassinated, Antony ascended to the position. This achievement – as well as the political and social discord that was to follow – may have been precipitated by the fact that ...

This 3 page paper examines artifacts from Pompeii and Rome to try to discern what life was like in the Roman Empire. Architecture is discussed. Life as it was then is compared with life as it is known today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper takes the form of two letters, one written by a Greek hoplite and the other by the wife of Agricola, Roman governor of Britain. The letters contain information about life in the ancient world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which offers a review of the book Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the fairness of Socrates’ trial as based on Plato’s “Apology.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the significance of Julius Caesar’s ego, primarily as it relates to his invasion of Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the contributions made to western civilization by the Emperor Augustus, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses some of the way in which Roman mythology made the society and the Empire strong. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the Greeks and the Olympics and discusses what one can learn from them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the religious studies of Hebrew and the culture and customs of the Greeks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the Spartan agoge, discussing its features and speculating about the reason for its implementation in society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The Greeks and Romans provided both the ancient and contemporary worlds valuable insight to what it means to be an enlightened member of the human race. For Romans, the quest for good and dutiful citizens reflected the most important commodity of a civilized people; for the Greeks, the combined ...

An 8 page war which examines the Peloponnesian War and focuses on the role of Athens as the source of the war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.