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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One reason that Machiavelli gives for this is that while Athens enjoyed a period of liberty through a democratic government, it was quickly transformed into a tyranny once the composer of its laws, Solon, lost power. Liberty was temporary due to the fact that although the laws were democratic in nature, "Solon had not blended either princely power or that of the aristocracy" into the mixture (Machiavelli, 110). ... It is essential that a city should have "a free beginning, without depending on anyone" if it is to have any prospect of achieving civic glory" (53). ... For this reason Machiave...

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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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The Greek power was based in art, literature science and philosophy. ... The Romans gradually rose to power, with no set initial plan for global domination. ... Soldiers had no reason to fight for the glory of the empire, there was no longer any imperial glory. ... It was many times very easy for the wrong dictator to gain power and cause serious problems. ...

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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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The long-lived Roman Empire was a majestic power of its time; contributing to the many spheres of influences such as poetry, art, architecture and law. ... As an example, during the time of the Roman Republic two consuls (the highest seat of political power) were elected by the people every year. ... This was not desirable at a time during the Roman Empire, for the borders of Rome were surrounded by various enemies who wanted to destroy the glory of Rome. ... " The earthly city referred to, then, is the City of Man; which was said to be filled of poverty-stricken power, whose leaders star...

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He divided the power with three others, and established four imperial courts, none of them in Rome. ... Paul believed that "the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah or Christ, had broken through the power of sin and death, established the justice of God's kingdom, and inaugurated the final messianic age which would be soon completed with the triumphal return of Christ in glory." ... True freedom is the power to do what is right and this power is given from the Holy Spirit. ...

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" I said these lines with lot of power and aggression, but the truth was that I had no strength in my body; I was barely able to stand, I didn't know if I could even lift my sword or shield. ... I lifted my shield and defended the blow but I was pushed back by the power of it. ... My body is mortal but my glory is immortal. ...

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Occasionally, free Romans and women would enter the fight for a few brief moments of glory. ... The top gladiators, charioteers and actors were folk heroes, and the power of their universal appeal was recognised and exploited by politicians and emperors such as Julius Caesar, Augustus and Nero, who used games to manipulate a sometimes volatile public, whether to pacify or reassure at times of crisis or to achieve political ends. Drawing on the British Museum's own collections and from over twenty other museums throughout Europe, this exhibition attempts to illustrate the power and att...

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Emperor Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris) asks his commanding general Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) to succeed him and then to end the corruptness of the kingdom by returning power to the Senate of Rome for the good of the people. ... The first ten minutes of the movie Maximus tells the Emperor that the men fought and died for "the glory of Rome," for Rome's imperialistic expansions. The last wish of the Emperor before he dies is to give the power of Rome back to the people by giving the Senate control rather than an emperor. ...

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They tried to sneak past the Romans using the cover of night, clearly not respecting the voice of Caesar or the power of the Legions. Caesar likely thought that the Helvetti undermined the power of Rome, and it was likely the other tribes of Gaul did as well, especially with recent battles involving Spartacus. ... Many of his victories highlighted the courageousness of his soldiers on the battlefield as well as the glory that victory ensues. ... His beliefs were that the Gallic's were uncivilized and were in desperate need of a larger power (Rome) to restore peace throughout the tribes, w...

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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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In this essay I will be explaining why the book of Revelation was written, and who it was written to, I will be discussing how Revelation can be interpreted. I will also be attempting to explain the four most common view points concerning its interpretation. These views are the Idealist Interpretati...

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The emperor is viewed with a low angle shot to show his power and superiority over Maximus in professional manner. ... The gladiators continue to fight Maximus, for the good to free Rome from power crazy leaders, and Commodus to kill the good and expand the evil. ... Juba the warrior then is seen burying the two figures that symbolised his wife and son this is to show he worships him and honours him, and to bury the final remains of the warrior who defied and emperor The camera then rises with a crane shot focusing on the sun setting this symbolises hope and new beginnings for Rome it al...

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Cassius even made a largess of Sicilian grain to the plebs, but was, in the end, accused of attempting to gain too much power. ... Cassius tries to placate the plebs and gain power, but is opposed by the senate. ... Gracchus was the foremost Populares tribune at the time, and was killed because he sought to take power away from the opposing Optimates. ... Appian relates numerous deaths throughout his Civil Wars, and this can be seen in Livy as the constant abuses of the tribunes, leading to the ultimate loss of plebeian power in the story of the decemvirs. On the issue of absolute power, Livy...

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Marcus Aurelius continued to receive help from emperors throughout his childhood but later assistance would come in the form of his growth in political power. ... He was leading a life which gave him as much honor and glory as he could have ever wanted. ...

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