Ancient Rome

The Internet Classics Archive

"WELCOME to the Internet Classics Archive, an award-winning, searchable collection of almost 400 classical Greek and Roman texts (in English translation) with user-provided commentary." [Rome] [Literary Resources]...

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Looking to the Next War:

Laws of War in the Roman Empire 350 TO 380 AD. by Andrew Drummond "Presented to the Mid-America Conference on History, 17-19 September 1992, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. The following material has been made available in electronic form through the courtesy of the author. It may be copied, reproduced, and redistributed freely in its e...

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Alexander

This work is provided bythe Internet Classics Archive [Rome] [Literary Resources] [Plutarch]...

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Aemilius Paulus

Lucius Aemilius Paulus, commonly known as Aemilius Paulus, was a prominent Roman general and statesman who lived during the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE. His life and career were marked by significant military campaigns and his role in shaping Roman politics. Here's a concise overview of the life of Aemilius Paulus: Early Life and Backgrou...

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Chronology of Roman Rulers

Chronology of Roman Rulers (200 BCE""565 CE). By Dr. K.C. Hanson...

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Augustus

Emperor Augustus [photos and text] (Cedar Rapids Museum of Art)...

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Numa With Lycurgus (Comparison)

A comparison of Numa and Lycurgus offers intriguing insights into two legendary figures from ancient history, both of whom were renowned for their roles in shaping the early political and legal systems of their respective societies, Rome and Sparta. Here's a concise comparison of Numa and Lycurgus: Numa: Era: Numa Pompilius, commonly known as Numa,...

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Pompey With Agesilaus (Comparison)

Plutarch's Comparison of Pompey with Agesilaus is a short essay in which he compares and contrasts the lives and careers of two famous generals: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) of Rome (106-48 BC) and Agesilaus II of Sparta (r. 400-360 BC). Both Pompey and Agesilaus were brilliant military leaders who played a key role in shaping the cour...

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Decadence, Rome and Romania, and the Emperors Who Weren't

Decadence, Rome, and Romania share a complex and intertwined history that has shaped the course of civilizations. The concept of decadence often evokes images of luxurious excess and moral decline, both of which have been associated with the fall of empires throughout history. The Roman Empire, known for its grandeur and power, eventually succumbe...

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Diocletian & the Tetrarchy

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