The main motive that Caesar displays is the pursuit of power and glory. ... Power and glory are two things which Caesar aspires to achieve and maintain. Caesar's level of confidence suggests his drive for power and glory which is depicted via the confident tone in "But I fear him not" (III.I) and "for always I am Caesar"(III.I). In fact, aspirations for power and glory leads him to neglect and dismiss his fears and threats. ... Shakespeare emphasises that the main motive that Caesar displays is the need for power and glory. ...

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For the Chinese military, knowledge is power. ... Glory for the individual soldiers, glory for their leaders, Glory for Rome, and Glory to the gods. For Romans war is something that is wanted and is needed in order to achieve glory. ... For Chinese glory is not obtained on the battlefield but within the mind for finding ways to avoid war. ... The Romans look at it as a mindless muscle that needs to be flexed on a regular basis to achieve glory. ...

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ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. To see this ever-growing unorganized rabble of people and say that this was once the greatest power in the world would be disgraceful. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. ... It disgusts me just as much that they wouldn't care even if a king came into power because as I see it, Kings that rule the empire, just as the filthy Etruscans did in the past. ... The people of Rome nee...

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"Cleopatra was raised in a climate where queens could rule but ruling mean being ruthless and by using any means available to take and hold power". ... Cleopatra knew that in order to reestablish Egypt to its former glory she would need a powerful Roman ally. thus, "wrapped in a coverlet" (plutarch) , Cleopatra had herself smuggled into the palace to confront the great general himself. Sibling rivalry and contest for power had resulted in Cleopatra being exiled from Alexandria and she knew that the question of who would rule Egypt now lay in the hands of Caesar. ... However, from that time on ...

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They were the supreme rulers whom controlled everything and were backed by the power of the Etruscan military. ... There were two Consuls so that one consul could "veto", or forbid, the decisions of the other; therefore making sure that there was no abuse of power between the Consuls. ... Within four or five years the general was assassinated in the theatre of Pompey and his glory was short-lived. ...

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He wanted to give him the power because he felt he would give the people back their power and end the corruption of politics, and he thought that Maximus was the only man that could do it. ... Whoever won, got the glory, and sometimes the best of the best were freed from slavery. ...

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This helped them gain more power, land and resources and helped them get more men into the army. ... One way the Romans recruited so many men to join the army was by telling them about the glory and recognition they would get. ... Men also wanted to achieve two things; Dignitus, or reputation, and Gloria, glory. ... When Augustus gained power he began to expand into other countries and spread Roman culture, traditions and law, some by force and others through peace. ...

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This accomplishment would bring them personal glory and uplift the majestic status of Roman people. ... This act symbolized the transferal of spiritual power from the aristocracy of the Senate to autocratic leaders, and art began to be shaped by their preferences. ... This masterpiece contained 12 books, and was written in dedication and praise to the glories of Augustus and his empire. ...

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While all of this was happening Crassus set off to Syria trying to gain great military glory. ... Since Pompey was now jealous of his younger power, which was Caesar, he decided that he would try to conquer Caesar. ...

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