The Spartan Agoge
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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.
Filename: RAaggo.rtf

The Story of Orestes and the View of Greek Society and Justice
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This 5 page paper considers the complexities of Greek society outlined in the story of Orestes from Aeschylus' Eumenides. This paper considers the nature of order, society and the Greek solutions to issues of justice related in the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Story of Orestes and the View of Greek Society and Justice
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Greek society. The complexities of society in ancient Greece defined specific issues during the classical period, including issues related to the political body, the creation of law and the development of morality through moral example, all of which shaped the view of the citizenry and of ancient thinkers. Aeschylus, in the Oresteia, considered the central challenges to the polis and the issues of justice and order as they were defined by specific events in the lives of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEumen.rtf

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

The Trial of Socrates
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A 5 page paper which examines the famous trial of Socrates, based primarily upon I.F. Stone’s text, “The Trial of Socrates.” Specifically considered are the reasons behind the trial, which may differ from the classical view presented by Plato in “Apology,” and ways in which Socrates might have won an acquittal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGtrial.rtf

The Trojan War
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A 9 page paper on the Trojan War. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAtjw.rtf

The Unities of Literature -- “Oedipus Rex,” “King Lear,” and Neoclassicism
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This 18 page report discusses the three unities in literature of time, place, and action and the fact that each has its own set of specific rules. When comparing Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Sophocles “Oedipus Rex” in light of how the three unities are followed, it becomes clear where Shakespeare deviated but Sophocles’ work is representative of the formula. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Theodora and Justinian: Partners in Ruling the Byzantine Empire
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This 5 page report discusses one of the ancient world’s most renowned leaders, the Byzantine emperor, Justinian (483-565). Historians have often referred to him in some variation on the theme of “the last of the great Roman emperors.” His wife, the Empress Theodora, became known for her ravishing beauty as well as her ruthless manner and haughty disposition despite her early years as an actress and “dancing girl.” Theodora and Justinian personify what has come to be known as something of an archetype regarding the way the ancient and near ancient kingdoms and empires were once ruled. The person gaining the throne through birth, usually a male, was balanced and complemented by his (or her) partner in terms of actually ruling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWjstheo.wps

Theories of Democracy
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This 5 page paper contends that democracy is necessary to keep order in society. Plato and Aristotle's ideas on democracy are the focus of this paper, but contemporary thought is explored as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA241dem.rtf

Thomas Cahill's "How the Irish Saved Civilization"
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A 5 page paper which summarizes Cahill's book "How the Irish Saved Civilization." In addition the paper addresses how Cahill's work relates to Noble's Western Civilization textbook. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAcahill.wps

THUCYDIDES: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES BEHIND THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR
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5 pages in length. According to the political ideologies of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War," the primary cause of conflict between Sparta and Athens was the fact that the Athenians tried to create a problem between the city-states of Corinth and Corcyra. Athens was summoned to help the Corcyraeans; they proved only a shielded alliance with Corcyra. Corinth, on the other hand, found an ally in Sparta, who came to their aid and ultimately set in place all the elements for war – a backdrop to the conflict. A fear of lost economy was named as yet another reason for the battle’s start, in addition to the obvious political motivation. As well, it was thought that Athens’ movement away from orthodox religious beliefs had caused them great strife with the gods, whose anger thrust them into military defeat in the Peloponnesian War. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCpelop.wps

Thucydides’ “History of the Peloponnesian War,” Book II
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A 5 page paper which offers biographical notes on the author, and analyzes why this work is important, with a critique of the material included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGthucyd.rtf

Topology of Rione Trevi
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This 10 page paper looks at the topology of the Rione Trevi district of Rome. The first part of the paper considers how the area has changed between the time when the Tempesta Map was drawn in about in 1593 and when the Nolli map was drawn in 1748 and today. The paper also looks at the influence of Ancient Rome and its remains on the development during this period. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TErometrevi.rtf

Tryants in Ancient Greece
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A 9 page paper which examines the origins and history of tyrants in ancient Greece. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAtyr.rtf

Urbanization in Ancient Rome
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This 4 page paper looks at ancient Rome and assesses changes in socialization and architecture. The focus is on the regal and early republican periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA9Rome.wps

Was the Fall of the Roman Empire Inevitable?
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This 5 page paper considers some of the factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire, and argues that while none might have brought down the Empire by itself, combined, and coming quickly as they did, made the collapse inevitable. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVRoEmpr.rtf

What Life was Like in the Roman Empire
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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.
Filename: SA540Rom.rtf