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Sixth Century Codex of Justinian

regard to the constant oppression of overtaxation; in their attempts to "escape from the burdens" (Hanson PG) of unfair economic o...

Enlightenment Religious Reform, the Hapsburg Empire, and Joseph the Second

greatest minds of his time period (Geocities.com, 2002). Maria Theresa was considerably more conservative (Geocities.com, 2002). ...

Robert Graves's I, Claudius

from an early age, dependent on those around him to care for him, he never really was able to learn or gain full independence. Thi...

Western Roman Emperors and Power Disintegration

When discussing the fall of the Roman empire, what is actually being discussed is the fall of the "western" empire (including Ital...

Questions on the Crusades

Cairo. Also, the recent deaths meant that there was a power vacuum and no decisive leadership anywhere. Therefore, Muslim forces n...

Dada and Impressionist Art as Political Statements

favorable in his time period (Art Archive [1], 2005). This author notes the following in regards to his work and his beliefs: "Yet...

Fair and Accurate? Evaluating Constantine’s Conversion

there is also the possibility that his refusal to do away with pagan practices entirely is because of his own adherence to them. ...

Augustus, Alexander, Pericles and Western Civilization

excellent sense of humor" that made him popular with his troops (Syvertsen). His values and character, and his rapid conquest of m...

Emperor Gaozu and Themistocles

important individual he was, and although it is clearly done in a different way than Plutarchs, which is serious and perhaps dry, ...

Shihuangdi and Ramses II

This research paper pertains to two ancient world leaders, Qin Shuhuangdi, First Emperor to China, and Ramses II, Pharaoh of Egypt...

Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil and His Reign

This paper pertains to the rule of Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil. The writer describes his accomplishments, as well as the factors t...

Emperor Augustus and Roman Advancement

Emperor Augustus, previously known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, effected numerous changes that led to the Great Peace or the...

Rome’s Great Peace and Julius Caesar

Born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus served as the first...