Augustus Caesar | First Roman Emperor I, Caesar Ruling the roman empire Author Phil Grabsky biographical sketches ofthe most significant emperors. series about Rome s six most famous emperors. http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95sep/augustus.html
Extractions: The Deeds of the Divine Augustus Emperor Augustus of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) in 44 B.C. after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar . In his will Caesar had adopted Octavian and made him his heir. Octavian was a shrewd, brilliant and astute politician. Through cold, hard political calculation he able to achieve power in Rome. At the time of Caesar's assassination, Octavian had no official power. Only after he marched on Rome and forced the senate to name him consul, was he established as a power to be reckoned with. In 43 B.C., Octavian, Marcus Antonius ( Marc Antony In 40 B.C., Antony married Octavia, Octavian's sister, and later deserted her for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. When Antony gave Roman provinces to his children by Cleopatra, Octavian declared war on Antony. In 31 B.C. the Roman Navy under Agrippa defeated the combined fleets of Antony and Cleopatra, and within a year both had committed suicide. In 27 B.C., the Roman Senate granted Octavian the name
Famous Barbarians although his legendary account is more famous, thanks to barbarian who brought aboutthe end of the roman empire. the last of the Western emperors to abdicate. http://www.wizardrealm.com/barbarians/history3.html
Extractions: Famous Barbarians Alaric One of the most feared and notorious barbarians of all time, Attila, was not a Germanic or Celtic barbarian, but Hunnish. Believed to be of distant Mongol stock, he ravaged much of the European continent during the 5th century C.E. Apparently Attila was as great a menace to the Teutonic tribespeople as he was to the Romans; he and his forces were finally defeated by both Germans and Romans working together (!) in 451 C.E. Attila supposedly died soon after. The rumors of his cannibalistic practices are not unfounded; he is supposed to have eaten two of his sons, even. He actually does make a cameo appearance in the Volsung saga, as Gutrune's second husband after Sigurd's death. An excellent Attila site: Diether Etzel's Attila the Hun and Barbarians page. This site also has some great information on the Swabian barbarians. There is also a discorse on Priscus at the Court of Attila.
Famous People (1) - The German Way Charlemagne (Karl der Große, 742814) Emperor (Kaiser) of the Holy roman empireof the Frankreich (empire of the Franks) is the German word for France. http://www.german-way.com/german/famous.html
Extractions: Index Konrad Adenauer Became the first chancellor (1949-63) of the new Federal Republic of Germany and helped lead West Germany to postwar recovery and prosperity. Adenauer held the record for his term in office until it was broken by former German chancellor, Helmut Kohl . Bonn was chosen as West Germany's "provisional" capital, in part because it was Adenauer's home town. Alois Alzheimer History of Alzheimer's at the www.alzheimers.com Web site. Arminius (See Hermann der Cherusker Nadja Auermann Though less well-known than her fellow German rival, Claudia Schiffer , Auermann has come on strong lately in her equally dramatic rise to modeling stardom. Andreas Baader Of the infamous Baader-Meinhof gang. Johann Sebastian Bach The most prominent in an amazing series of musical Bachs spanning the 16th to the 19th centuries. J.S. Bach's career began in earnest when he became court organist at Weimar in 1708. By 1714 he had been appointed Konzertmeister. He went on to compose musical monuments like the "Brandenburg Concertos," the "Pastoral Symphony," and "The Well-Tempered Clavier."
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The Roman Empire of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Emperor Titus) the The most famous pillar of victoryin Rome is Trajan s In a typical town in the roman empire, the wealthy people http://www.iol.ie/~coolmine/typ/romans/archie2.html
Extractions: Roman architecture, sculpture and literature were strongly influenced by Greek models. However, the Roman buildings were large and ornate with a grandeur of their own. The Roman builders had concrete available unlike the Greeks. Another great advantage for the Romans was the use of the semi-circular arches to form vaults and domes. The great Pantheon shows many examples of these. Roman builders could not use marble all the time, because it was expensive and there was a limited amount. However there was a plentiful supply of terracotta, stone and brick. Early in their development they invented the material concrete. It was made by mixing pazzolana, a strong volcanic material with rubble and a mixture of limes. The concrete was used to make walls, domes, vaulted rooves of solid concrete, concrete with brick ribs and faced structure with marble, or mosaic. Tools such as a plumb bob, a bronze square, bronze dividers, bronze foot rule and chisels were used in building. Roads were very important to the Roman Empire and they had a great ability to build roads. They were the first to build roads on the foundation basis. The roads were paved and they had ditches on either side so water could run off. There are roads still standing which were built by the Romans. They were wide enough to take a Roman chariot with two horses. There were laybys to let other chariots past. Roads were used often and we know this because of the grooves left by the chariots. Communication was good in the Roman Empire due to the roads so architectural ideas spread fast.
Medicine In Ancient Rome Greek physicians had the support of the emperors and the greater crowds than any ofthe famous actors and the public health system in the roman empire so that http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medicine_in_ancient_rome.htm
Extractions: The Ancient Romans, like the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians , made a huge input into medicine and health, though their input was mainly concerned with public health schemes. Though the Roman discoveries may not have been in the field of pure medicine, poor hygiene by people was a constant source of disease, so any improvement in public health was to have a major impact on society. The Romans learned a great deal from the Ancient Greeks. They first came into contact with the Greeks in about 500 BC By 146 B.C. part of Greece had become a province of the Roman Empire and by 27 B.C., the Romans were in control not only of Greece but of Greek-speaking lands around the Mediterranean. They used the ideas of the Greeks but they did not simply copy them. Greek ideas they found impractical they ignored and it seems that the Romans were more keen on things that would lead to the direct improvement of the quality of life of the people in their huge empire. "The Greeks are famous for their cities and in this they aimed at beauty. The Romans excelled in those things which the Greeks took little interest in such as the building of roads, aqueducts and sewers." Strabo a Greek geographer.
NM's Creative Impulse..Rome Biographies over 50 bios of emperors, politicians, writers and the romans did toGreece s famous center selected the provinces of the roman empire and learned http://history.evansville.net/rome.html
Extractions: NM's Creative Impulse The Development of Western Civilization World History Rome Search or look it up in the Encyclopedia Britannica Contact Information Perseus Award - February 1998 The Romans preserved much of the Greek culture and blended it with their own traditions to give us the Classical ideal. Their military conquests brought an empire to Rome that even surpassed that of Alexander the Great. For nearly a thousand years all roads led to Rome. From a small village on the Tiber River to the greatest Empire (Maps) the world had ever known, Rome left a rich heritage for all who followed. Back to Top People Archimedes**** site is a collection of Archimedean miscellanea contains much info on the man, the place and the time - Syracuse during Punic War times- interesting stuff....read about Archimedes Screw The Lever The Burning Mirrors and much, much more. Augustus Caesar one page bio of the first emperor of Rome with a very nice image. The Barbarians - this is a fun and informative site. Bright colors and graphically rich, it has sections on history, art, religion, games and links. There is a tremendous amount of info here, so plan to stay awhile. There's a nice table comparing the Barbarians to Romans in many areas. (I took one of my classes to the lab and couldn't tear some of them away from this site)
Time Traveller's Guide To The Roman Empire Celtic Britain, follow the Emperor Hadrian on Museum and numerous sites throughoutthe roman empire. the Stop, Look, Listen famous people series details http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/guide03/explore2.html
Extractions: An introduction to this period takes into account life before the Romans arrived and then the massive changes imposed on the native peoples of Britain following the Roman invasion. Wacher also writes on the withdrawal of the Romans and presents a picture of Britain after the empire. The Roman Invasion of Britain
Famous People Clipart ETC TB (18371907) American Writer whose most famous work is Alexander Severus (221-35BC) roman Emperor. Augustus Caesar (63 BCE-14) Founder of the roman empire. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/people/famouspeoplea.htm
Extractions: Achilles Greek Mythology Adams, Charles Francis (1807-1886) Diplomat and member of the House of Representatives. He was able to lobby to keep Britain neutral during the civil war. Adams, John (1735-1826) US President 1797-1801 Adams, John (1735-1826) US President 1797-1801 Adams, John (1735-1826) Second president of the United States of America 1797-1801 Adams, John (1735-1826) Second president of the United States of America 1797-1801 Adams, John (1735-1826) Second president of the United States of America 1797-1801 Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) US President 1825-1829 Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) US President 1825-1829 Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Sixth president of the United States from 1825-1829 Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Sixth president of the United States from 1825-1829 Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Sixth president of the United States from 1825-1829 Adams, Samuel
Anything Left Handed Now Has A New Site We will soon be adding web site links to most of our famous lefthanders so Charlemagne,Emperor, King of the Franks Emperor of the Holy roman empire, 2-Apr http://www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk/fam_history.html
The Alsace History - Alsace On Line, France s destiny was intimately linked to the Holy roman empire. golden age of Alsace underthe Hohenstaufen emperors, one of for whom the city was famous included a http://www.visit-alsace.com/librairie/
Extractions: Though excavations have shown that Alsace was inhabited during the Stone Age and Bronze Age by wandering hunters, it was not until 1500 BC that the first settlers - the Celts- began to clear and cultivate the country. In 58 BC the Roman invasion ushered in a long period of prosperity and a burgeoning of culture in many areas.
Notes On The Last Phase Of Roman Empire Caracalla (see picture); another bad emperor; cruel, gave building program (such ashis famous baths), raised all people citizens of roman empire perhaps to http://frontpage.montclair.edu/alvaresj/Jeanstuff/lphase.HTML
Extractions: After murder of Commodus , Septimius Severus , who must battle other claimants for a while, but finally becomes undisputed emperor. Severan Dynasty Septimius (see picture) was born in N. Africa, married a Syrian wife, disliked Senators, relied on army and knights and provincials. Increased size of army and made it the gateway to the equestrian order. Told son to make first priority the support of the army. Italy becomes almost just another province. Made many non-Italian senators. Tax burden on provinces and especially on lower level aristocrats increased greatly. Son Caracalla (see picture); another bad emperor; cruel, gave even more to army, lavish building program (such as his famous baths), raised taxes more; he is best known for the fact that he made all people citizens of Roman empire perhaps to more easily tax them. Finally killed in 217. Macrinus
History Essay 41 the Punic Wars and include the famous episode of AD) marked the maximum extent ofthe roman empire. Then emperors Hadrian, Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius http://www.naciente.com/essay41.htm
Extractions: T he empire which was to rule all of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, began as a farming community on the Tiber River in central Italy. This village and its surrounding areas was occupied in the 700 BC era by a people called the "Latins." By 500 BC the area was dominated by a people to the north of Rome known as the Etruscans. The Latins encouraged surrounding tribes to join them in opposing the Etruscans, and by 300 BC, after many encounters, the Latins ruled central and southern Italy. I n 264 BC, the Latins, now centered at Rome and known as Romans, began to dispute the territorial ambitions of the Carthaginians, grown strong on the seacoast of present day Tunis as an original outpost of the Phoenicians. The encounters are known as the "Punic Wars" and include the famous episode of Hanibal crossing the Alps with elephants to attack Rome from the north. Carthage would finally be destroyed in 146 BC, adding Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia to the beginning Roman "empire". B y 133 BC, Rome had added Spain, northern Italy as far as the Alps, Greece, and present day Turkey to its map. In 55 BC Julius Caesar invaded Britain. By 70 AD Rome ruled every country that touched the Mediterranean, all of Europe, Egypt and the rest of Africa above the Sahara, grabbing more land with every passing year. Although the Roman empire was not the largest empire in total territory in world history (that distinction goes to the Mongols and the offspring of Genghis Khan), it was the greatest in "square miles continuously occupied per year", and had an influence in language, law, education, government, architecture, and culture that has never been equaled.
Untitled and for four hundred years was ruled by roman emperors. people of many provinces ofthe empire became like Latin language; they dressed in roman costume; they http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/preservation/geo/europe/page15.htm
Extractions: Caesar Augustus Rules. Brutus and the other conspirators expected that the people would applaud what they had done. But the Romans did not do so. When Caesar was buried, his friend Mark Antony made a powerful speech, telling what a great man Caesar was and how much he had done for the people. As they listened to his words the mob became so angry that they threatened the lives of Brutus and his supporters, and drove them from the city. Mark Antony and the young nephew of Caesar then took the lead. They followed the conspirators with an army, defeated and slew them in a battle in Greece, and thus became rulers of the Roman world. It was agreed that Antony should rule all the eastern part and Caesar's nephew, the western. They could not live long in peace, however, but soon fought each other, just as Caesar and Pompey had done before them. Mark Antony lost his life, and then young Caesar was supreme. Caesar Augustus, as he was called, was a tall, fine looking man who seemed born to be a ruler. He proved both wise and clever. Instead of taking all the state of a king, Augustus allowed the Romans to have their assemblies and play at electing consuls just as in the old days, but he himself took the title of emperor and really had all the power. From this time on Rome always had an emperor at its head. The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire. (31 B.C.) The Roman Empire started well. Augustus was firm but wise. Though he had risen by violence he did not like war, and kept the empire peaceful. He thought it best to beautify and improve Rome by new squares and buildings, and to encourage great writers and artists. So at the end of his rejgn he justly boasted that "he found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble."
The Baldwin Project: Famous Men Of Rome By John H. Haaren & A. B. Poland END OF THE WESTERN empire. 262 MOST of the roman emperors after Constantine someremarkable things and therefore deserve to be mentioned among the famous Men. http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=haaren&book=rome&story=end
Famous People The empire was eventually divided under three men, Caesar s second who would laterbe known as Emperor Augustus, Marcus by the treatment of his other roman wife http://www.bettybookmark.com/f/famous/a.htm
Extractions: Home Fun Stuff Foundation Primary ... Terms Famous People (A) Alexander The Great (Born 356BC Died 323BC aged 32) Alexander, at the age of 20 became King Alexander III of Macedonia. He is famous for conquering the huge Persian empire through a succession of strategic battles. He was a great leader in battle and built many new cities called Alexandria. He named one city after his beloved horse Bucephalus. When he died from fever in 323BC no one could keep the newly formed empire together and it soon split into several smaller kingdoms. Muhammad Ali (Born 1942) Muhammed Ali was a world famous boxer, he won 56 boxing matches of which 37 ended in a knock out. His former name was Cassius Clay from Louisville, Knetuck and he became Olympic light heavyweight champion in 1960. He turned professional and was champion of the world within four years. He converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammed Ali. He refused to fight in the Vietnam war because of his beliefs and was banned from boxing for four years, he was also stripped of his world title. He returned to boxing in the 1970s and eventually lost the title, regained it, lost it and then regained it, making his the world title holder three times in his lifetime. Hans Christian Andersen (Born 1805 Died 1875 aged 70)
Roman History Trivia Quizzes And Quiz Questions ever known; test your knowledge of famous figures like 17, Tiberius Caesar and theRoman empire Tiberius is maligned of the JulioClaudian emperors; find out http://www.funtrivia.com/dir/3957.html
EduNETConnect.com - Time Machine - Mediterranean In 1097, The Byzantine (Eastern roman empire) Emperor Alexis I appealed to organization),and perhaps the most famous of all of most of the Muslim people in the http://www.edunetconnect.com/TimeMachine/mediterranean-700.php
Extractions: 1,500 years ago 2,000 years ago 3,000 years ago ... 10,000 years ago In 1097, The Byzantine (Eastern Roman Empire) Emperor Alexis I appealed to the Christian powers of western Europe for help against the growing military threat of the Muslim Seljuk Turks. What is called the First Crusade retook Nicea, which had been captured by the Turks. The Crusader armies, under Godfroi de Bouillon from Belgium, continued on to Palestine, the "Holy Land", and succeeded in retaking Jerusalem from the Muslims. The new Christian kingdom of Jerusalem did not last. Orders of fighting monks were formed around 1100 to help protect Jerusalem, the Knights of the Hospital (also called the Knights of St. Johnthey still remain today as the St. John's Ambulance organization), and perhaps the most famous of all, the Knights of the Temple, called the Templars. The fighting monks were probably the best soldiers of their day, but they were few in number.
China Institute Programs For Educators Ancient roman empire Costume Links. http//www.romanemperors.org/ De Imperatoribusromanis means On the roman emperors. This site contains roman people. http://www.chinainstitute.org/educators/curriculum/han/suggested.html
Extractions: Suggested Sources Traditional Chinese Dynasties Each unit is divided into sections that can be accessed by clicking on the links listed above (Source: Curriculum from China and the World To help you and your students understand this material better, you may refer to the following related source materials. Two tigers (Western Han) Highlands Ranch High School.
