Herodotus -- Themes of Vengence
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This 6 page report discusses the themes of vengeance that run throughout Herdotus’ "History," as well as the unique aspects and viewpoints offered by Herodotus who has often been referred to as "the father of history." Bibliography lists only two translations of "The Histories" themselves as a source.
Filename: Herodotus.wps

Leadership in the Roman Empire
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A 5 page paper examining this issue in the light of Fletcher Pratt’s book Hail Caesar. The paper looks at Pratt’s contention that just as the growth of the Roman Empire demanded ever greater political and civic management skills, the supply of greatness ran out. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Romlead.wps

The Role Of Early Roman Women
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This 7 page paper critiques an excerpt from a book written by Balsdon that deals with the role of women in early Rome. The writer identifies Balsdon's thesis, then offers specific examples from the text to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Romanwom.wps

Status of Women/Fifth Century Athens
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A 5 page research paper that examines the status of women in ancient Athens. The writer access this topic by examining Agamemnon by Aeschylus and argues that the character of Clytemnestra is the antithesis of ideal Athenian womanhood. The status of women is examined as suggested by the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khstacly.rtf

"Carthago delenda est!" – The Punic Wars
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This 10 page paper discusses the three Punic Wars and how they affected Roman society, economics and the military. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVPunWar.rtf

A Comparative Analysis of Ancient Civilizations Four River Valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China) With Greece and Rome
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A 3 page paper which examines in what ways the development of the four-river valley civilizations differs from that of Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGoldciv.rtf

A Comparison of Sparta and Totalitarian Systems
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This 3 page paper compares the culture of ancient Sparta with 20th century totalitarian systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSoarta.rtf

A Comparison of Two Civilizations
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This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the people of the Indus Valley with Eastern Mediterranean civilizations. Much attention is paid to the artistic contributions made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA531civ.rtf

A Critical Review of the Greek City-State of Athens
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This 7 page paper provides a critical review of the Greek city-state of Athens as it existed in the ancient world, with a concentration on Athenian democracy. This paper attempts to assess the pros and cons of Athenian democracy, especially as they apply to the status of women and slaves. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHgrecit.wps