The Destructive Power of Material Wealth in Rome: Luxury and Avarice as Negative Values in Sallust and Livy

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   08/19/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The Roman conquest of foreign nations in the East resulted in a dramatic increase of material wealth in Rome, brought back as the spoils of war from the conquered nations. This increase in wealth had a corruptive influence on Roman society, as it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The discussion presented by Sallust. The decline of Roman morals . The greed for praise . The Conspiracy of Cataline and the Roman victory at Carthage . The price of the victory. The return of Sulla's army from Asia. Sallust's The...»

Sacred Tantra

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/30/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Tantra, is set of mystical practices employing rituals, mythologies, and sacred sexuality to achieve divine awareness. It is a system of mysticism found in both Hindu and Buddhist spiritual traditions and perhaps predates them as well. This paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tantrism according to Feurestein . The origins of tantra according to White . The earliest proto-tantric sexual rituals of Indo Vedic origin . The medieval iconography in Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Worshipping using food or very...»

Ancient culture study: The pottery of Ancient Mesopotamia

Arts & media   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   12/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The production of pottery can be considered one of the most important steps an early civilization can take. In point of fact, early societies are often distinguished by their development of pottery, such as the Pre-pottery Neolithic A and B periods...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How were the beveled-rim bowls produced?. Theories explaining the beveled-rim bowls.. The votive offering theory.. Thomas W. Beale's hypothesis.. Support for Beale's theory of offerings.. A. R. Millard's theory.. The literature and...»

Biography and history of Cleopatra

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   02/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The story of Cleopatra is one of epic proportions. Fully of mystery, intrigue and intelligence, Cleopatra is considered one of the most prominent and powerful figures in history. Due to the "Hollywood-ification" of her life as well as legendary...»

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Ancient Egyptian astronomy

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   10/01/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Ancient Egypt is a very interesting culture. Like most ancient cultures, ancient Egypt placed lots of importance on the sky and the heavenly bodies. Unlike anything on Earth, the heavens seemed to be unchanging and all-powerful. The idea that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The birth of Re. Re's creation. The birth of the other gods. Orion and Osiris . Studying the night sky through monumental architecture. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The significance of the book of Tobit

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Book review   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An unknown author wrote the Book of Tobit, written sometime during the second century B.C.E. (Bergant 1989, 832) or the third century B.C.E. (Mays 1988, 720), in an unknown location. Even though the date is not known exactly, it is widely thought to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aspects of Jewish piety and morality . Short genealogy of Tobit. Entering the city of Media. God as the greatest privilege. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Timeline of European Renaissance

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Time lines   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «During the middle ages, when Feudal Europe witnessed a period of intellectual and cultural stagnation, the cities of Italy such as Venice, Florence, and Milan prospered as trading posts connecting Europe to the Byzantine Empire and the Muslim world...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Early translations and the birth of humanism (Pre 1400 C.E) . Early Renaissance (1400 C.E. to 1480 C.E) . The High Renaissance (1480 C.E. to 1503 C.E). The golden age of Rome (1503 C.E. to 1527 C.E) . The Late Renaissance Phase (1527...»

The Mesopotamian civilization

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   06/04/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Mesopotamia or Bilad Al-Rafidayn, the Arabic terminology for "land between the rivers" is widely considered as the "cradle of civilization" on account of the flourishing urban communities that thrived in this land much before the rest of the world...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Early settlements and origin of cities. The Sumerians, Babylonians, Kassites and the Assyrians and Chaldeans. Mesopotamian society. Code of hammurabi . Mesopotamian religion. Early sumerian religion. Astronomy. Philosophy. Writing and...»

The Indus valley civilization

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Ghaggar-Hakra civilization or the Harappan Civilization was one of the most ancient of world civilizations, a contemporary of the ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization. This civilization...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Origins. Early Harappan phase. Harappan writing or symbol system. Mature Harappan phase. Urbanism. Agriculture. Trade & commerce. Science & technology. Domestic industries & crafts. Arts & culture. Religion. Political...»

An evaluation of the role played by the early Tudors in the growth of England as a super power

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «The Tudor period in English history refers to the period between 1485 C.E. and 1603 C.E. that coincides with the rule of the Tudor dynasty. The five monarchs who ruled England during this period were Henry VII (1485 C.E. to 1509 C.E.), Henry VIII...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Henry VII. Battle of Bosworth Field. Legitimacy. Establishment of law & order and justice. Regulation of private armies. Star chambers and justices of peace. Suppression of rebellion. Economic policy. Diplomacy and final...»

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