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The Roman Way of Declaring War
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In 650 BC, the way the Romans declared war held a notable place. It was used to observe all the necessary things they would need to win the war. If they didn't do this, they thought the gods would turn on them and support their enemy. -
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The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Marathon
In 490 BC, one of the world's most famous military battles occured. A Persian fleet of 600 warships made an invasion of around 20,000 infantry and cavalry on Greek land. The Greek city states achieved victory over the Persian invaders and built their confidence in their ability to defend themselves. -
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The Carthaginian Attack on Sicily
The Carthaginian Attack on Sicily
In 480 BC, an army of three hundred thousand men were lead under the command of Hamilcar, the son of the king of Carthage. He was defeated by Gelo and Thero of Sicily. Hamicar was supposed to inherid the thone of Carthage, but after loosing the battle, disappeared from sight. Gelo sent out a search for him, but he could not be found. -
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The Death of Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great died in 323 BC. The cause of his death is unknown. He spend the last 13 years of his life conquering much of the known world. He created an empire that reached from Macedonia through Greece and the Persian Empire to the outside of India.
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The Battle of Cannae
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In 216 BC, the armies of Carthage and Rome were at a stand still. Then, the Carthage leader, Hannibal, decided to take over a town in Cannae that gave supplies and food to the Romans. The army leaders of Rome didn't know what to do so they asked Rome and the senate told them to surrender the battle. -
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Polybius: Rome at the End of the Punic Wars
Rome at the End of the Punic Wars
Around 146 BC, Rome had completely conquered the last of the civilized world. Polybius was an officer of the Achaean League and tried to make the Peloponnesus strong enough to keep its independence from the Romans. Unfortunenty, Rome was too strong arnd arrested over 1,000 of its members and exiled Polybius 17 years. -
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The Landings of Caesar in Britain
The Landings of Caesar in Britain
In 58 BC, Julius Caesar became military commander and governor of the Roman province, Gaul. He lead military compaigns that involved both Roman legions and tribes in Gaul. Both of these groups were often competing among themselves. -
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Pompey
Pompey picture
Pompey
Pompey died in 48 BC. HIm and Casear both wanted leadership which lead to a civil war. Pompley lost and escaped to Egypt where he was later executed. -
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Egypt under the Roman Empire
Egypt under the Roman Empire
In 22 AD, Roman rule was established in Egypt after Octavian took over the last ruler of the Ptolemaic line, Cleopatra VII. Egypt pays tribue, and is well-governed by people in Rome. There are three armies stationed in Egypt and nine roman cohorts. Cohorts are 1/10th of a legion, which is an army. -
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Nero Persecutes The Christians
Nero Persecutes The Christians
In 64 AD, a fire burned in Rome and people blamed Emperor Nero for starting it. To get rid of these accusations, Nero laid blame on the Christians. He ordered the arrest and tourture Christians. He even ordered some of them to be put to death in a terrible way to entertain the people of Rome. -
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The Burning of Rome
The Burning of Rome
On July 18, 64 AD, a fire broke out in the merchant area of Rome. Due to summer winds, flames quickly spread through the dry, wooken structures of the city. It burned for six days and seven nights. Some accused Emperor Nero for ordering the tourching of the city. -
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The Romans Destroy the Temple at Jerusalem
The Romans Destroy the Temple at Jerusalem
In 70 AD, Roman legions surrounded the city and began to slowly pound the Jewish stronghold. They got inside the wall and ransacked the city. This resulted in the burning and destruction of the Temple that served as the center of Judaism. -
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The End of the Republic
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Written after 117 AD, Tacitus describes how civil war and mass executions of political opponents destroyed the Republic. The protection of the law became ineffective due to violence, secret planning, and corruption. -
Plutarch: The Assassination of Julius Caesar, from Marcus Brutus
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Caesar entered a room and sat with some men, including some from the senate. They put their daggers in the center and said an oath. After that many men had their hands on Caesar, stabbing him and hurting him. They were going so crazy that some were even wounding each other in the process. Brutus stepped forward and was the one to kill Caesar. -
Cleopatra Seduces Antony
Cleopatra Seduces Antony
In 41 BC, Antony and Cleopatra began having an affair. Rome was divided into two regions and Anthony needed money to stop the Parthian Empire from taking them over. Cleopatra had the money. Antony fell in love with her and they died due to a mutual suicide.
