Essays and Research Papers on The Greeks & Romans

The paper takes a theory of historian and professor David Hackett Fischer and analyses it in context with Herodotus' Histories. The paper compares Fischer's theory with Herodotus' method of recording history. Bibligraphy lists 2 sources.

A 10 page research paper that discusses the reaction that Edward Gibbon's famous history Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire received when it was published in the late eighteenth century. The reaction was so strong against chapters 15 and 16 in the first volume of Gibbon's history that he subsequently wrote a book ...

A 4 page paper discussing the bias of Cornelius Tacitus displayed in The Annals of the Roman Empire. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses the historical significance of the book On Sparta, written by Greek biographer and essayist Plutarch. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers the way that the family is portrayed in Livy's 'History of Rome'. The paper considers the role of the family in a social context as well as within the state as a whole. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A ten page paper which looks at Thucydides’ account of the social and cultural systems in Athens and Sparta, and how their differences contributed to the events leading up to the Peloponnesian Wars. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 4 page paper which develops a line of discussion between Socrates and Hector from “The Iliad”. In Plato’s “The Republic” written in 360 BCE, Socrates is presented in different levels of dialogue which in many instances examine the aspect of war and justice. In Book I (332a-336d), Socrates discusses aspects of justice ...

This 3 page paper examines a book written by Michael Grant called Julius Caesar. This book report provides a critique of the work. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. The writer composes a brief letter from the perspective of a farmer in 7th century BCE who is writing a family member of his struggles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the development of a republic in ancient Rome and the similarities and differences that exist between the republic of that time and modern republics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 page review of A.H.M. Jones' book entitled "Athenian Democracy." Book explores classic governments in Athens and makes mention of their historical relevancy to our own style of democracy in these contemporary United States.

This 10 page paper traces the evolution of the Roman government from the time of Caesar Augustus. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the four forms of Athenian government (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy and oligarchy) and then compares Athenian democracy with American democracy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 Pge discussion of everyday government in this great city state. Government organization is outlined and the involvement of the people in critical governmental decisions is emphasized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

20 pages. The changing economic climate in Venice during the years 1300 thru 1600 greatly affected the patrician family's internal and external strategies. Family strategies, in this case, meaning the parents' or other family members' use of marriage, alliances, bureaucratic government jobs, other family connections, or sending daughters off to a convent to save money. All ways in ...

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts American life with Roman culture just prior to its fall. Various areas are discussed inclusive of religion, entertainment and government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

With the rumblings of war, Rome fortified its army with Italian allies into what ultimately became a war for plunder that lasted twenty-three years. Heavy losses of property and life did not deter the Romans' belief that they maintained a huge victory over Carthage. War thus became a means by which to enhance ...

This subject is evaluated in terms of its influence on western architecture in this 5 page paper. Also discussed are social factors present when the structures were built as compared with mores and systems present today. Also included is discussion on building materials and style which is compared and contrasted with western art. Government buildings, ...

This 3 page paper argues that direct democracy is impractical and looks at the concept historically. Ancient history is disused as well as how classic authors viewed the concept. Athenian democracy is compared to the representative democracy that exists today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 16 page research paper/analysis that examines 3 history books. This discussion examines three books on Roman imperialism that are all extensively researched (using both primary and secondary sources) and well written, and two of which contradict each other on some basic points. An analysis of these books shows the importance of consulting more than ...

A 5 page paper which examines Alexander’s most important achievements, explores how he significantly impacted and changed the lives of the people and culture around him, how he changed the historical developments of his country, and finally, considers if he had never lived, whether or not the history of his country be any different. ...

A 5 page paper which looks at the history of the Roman Catapults. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page exploration of this period in Roman history. Noting the friction between commoner and aristocrat, the author emphasizes the importance of efforts to effect reform and the importance of the military in the transition from republic to empire. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines war and the nature of war as seen in Homer’s The Iliad, Herodotus Histories, and Thucydides Peloponnesian War. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page overview of the transition medicine has made since its earliest history. Greek physicians and their successors were at the helm of this transition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.