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This is a 30 page paper discussing various questions relating to ancient roots of Western cultural heritage. In regards to a review of ancient roots of Western cultural heritage, various philosophies, concepts, ideals, and political systems are included. References are made to works by Hesiod, Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Lucretius, Aeschylus, Euripides among others in ...

(The) Athenian Polis

  • 10 page paper

A short essay examining how the writers and philosophers of Classic Greece criticized Athenian politics/the Athenian polis in their works. Mentioned are Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Euripedes, and Socrates. No Bibliography.

A 5 page research paper that examines the structure and design of what many consider to be the finest example of Greek sacred architecture, the Parthenon. The writer emphasizes the view that takes into accord the intellectual and emotional engagement that produced the temples as well as the specific forces that they exerted on ...

A 3 page paper which examines in what ways the development of the four-river valley civilizations differs from that of Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and explains the phrase “Captive Greece made Rome captive.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Aegean Art

  • 4 page paper

A 4 page study of art in the region surrounding Greece before the insurgence of the more traditionally known Greek period of art. Previous to Classical Greek art the Aegean art composed of several types of art forms that generally contained smooth and curved lines. The subject of art was oriented much more towards nature ...

Roman Inventions

  • 5 page paper

This paper uses the catapult, Roman Roads, and the tremendously ingenious water works of Ancient Rome to illustrate the variety of invention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines the rise and fall of both the ancient Greek and Roman empires, and determines the causes of both. The paper also explains the influence of the Greeks in developing the Roman empire.

Rome has influence many subsequent societies. This 6 page paper considers how the legal system developed in Rome, with the concept of rights and the doctrine of innocent until proven guilty. The paper starts with the period of the kings and the rule of life and continues through the recording of law in the twelve ...

14 pages in length. Cultural presence is defined by myriad elements of a given society's infrastructure; inasmuch as external appearance plays an integral role in the formation of social composition, it stands to reason why period costumes serve as a critical component in the way a particular civilization progresses as a people. Since ...

This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences of the people and societies of these three different times. In considering their expectations and the social structure the student will understand some of the contrasting elements in these societies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3 page paper compares the culture of ancient Sparta with 20th century totalitarian systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to examine the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan; it also considers the reliability of the sources themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. Throughout and subsequent to its existence, the Roman Empire possessed significant influence upon other societies, ultimately playing a substantial role in the overall development of Europe. "For such is the might and greatness of the Roman People, as to have carried the awe and esteem of their Empire beyond ...

3 pages in length. Ancient civilizations have much to offer contemporary society by way of their individual and collective abilities to not only assemble their respective communities but also flourish in the face of constant political, social and economic adversity. Examining some of the distinguishable characteristics, major accomplishments and overall significant factors of ...

A 5 page paper which examines the roles and positions of ancient Greek and Roman women. The paper also makes mention of the Etruscan women, who influenced how Roman women approached their position in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Terence

  • 7 page paper

The life and works of this important early Roman dramatist are discussed in a 7 page paper. Compared are the author's life challenges to those of the characters in his plays, citing examples from works such as The Girl From Andros, The Eunuch, and The Brothers. Historical facts about Ancient Rome are noted in ...

This 7 page paper provides a critical review of the Greek city-state of Athens as it existed in the ancient world, with a concentration on Athenian democracy. This paper attempts to assess the pros and cons of Athenian democracy, especially as they apply to the status of women and slaves. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 5 page paper which compares New York City today with ancient Athens in relationship to problems and values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper on “The Ancient City” by Fustel de Coulanges. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper that explores the history of ancient Greek fashion and the social significance it entailed. The evolution as well as the modification of the Greek chiton and himation are traced from the Minoan and Mycenaean Ages through the Hellenistic Period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the remarks by the ancient Greek poet Simonides that the best teacher of man is the city. To do this, the writer turns to Pericles' funeral oration and argues that the culture into which one is born is the child's first teacher. No other sources cited.

A 10 page paper reviewing the reasons for conquest. The conquests of Alexander the Great and Rome’s conquest of Brittania are explored alongside the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Rome’s History

  • 7 page paper

A 7 page paper which examines Rome’s history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the themes of vengeance that run throughout Herdotus’ "History," as well as the unique aspects and viewpoints offered by Herodotus who has often been referred to as "the father of history." Bibliography lists only two translations of "The Histories" themselves as a source.

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