It may seem like Ghost on the Throne by James Romm is just another one of the thousands of books written about the life about Alexander the Great. The fact is it was nearly the exact opposite. Of course, Alexander the Great plays an enormous role in the book, but Ghost on the Throne told the story of the legacy Alexander the Great left behind after his death. In fact, the word “Ghost” in the title of the book refers to Alexander the Great. Throughout the book, Romm told many stories about those
greatness can be traced back to his father, Antipater, who was “a wealthy Edomite,” also referred to as an Idumaean. As an Idumaean, Herod knew of the conflict with the Jews and Parthians and must have deeply impressed upon him. As a boy, Herod must have heard from his father about how the Parthians destroyed the Idumaean city of Marisa. Consequently, Herod must have developed a deep-seated animosity toward the Parthians. It is uncertain whether Antipater came from Jewish lineage or if he was “forced
While the ancient world left little written record, the evidence that we do have depicts it as far more advanced and culturally rich than many would expect. From the Phoenicians in Mesopotamia to the Mayans in Central America, technological advancements and complex theories drove the ancient civilizations ahead. Great thinkers from that period like Socrates (other great thinkers) left huge marks on the literary world. Great scientists like Copernicus (other great scientists) developed theories that
culture as a whole and became part of their identity. It was also crucial to the economy of the region, due to the large influx of foreigners coming to congregate in the area. The temple was held to such a degree, that even the ancient Greek poet, Antipater of Sidon, went on record by stating in poem that the Temple of Artemis was the greatest of the ancient wonders. He said: “I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the
more strict and harsh leader to the Israelites. In the New Testament, he is shown as a tyrant and a vicious and ruthless leader who ruled over the land that Jesus was born. Herod was born in Idumea in southern Palestine. He was born to a man named Antipater and a woman named Cyprus. Herod’s father was an Edomite or an Arab from the region between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. Herod’s father was man who had great influence and wealth but these
During the course of history, there have been many tales of conquest. Men such as Napoleon often stick out in the minds of many, and who could forget Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants? But where did such men draw their inspiration? It can be said that there has been no other conqueror such as Alexander the Great, a military genius that holds the respect of many despite his short life. He dedicated his life to conquering the world, leaving in his wake a legacy that many have come to know.
What is democracy? Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Democracies are based on "rule of law." The Ancient Greeks particularly Aristotle valued natural law, the notion that human societies should be governed by ethical principles found in nature (ushistory.org). Athens had an extraordinary system of government. A form of direct democracy in ancient Greece was practiced in the ancient city-state
the price of his corn if he knew it would be unethical. Cicero goes on to talk about the differences in opinions that the Stoic school of thought had in approaching the problem. Through the exchange between the two Stoics, Diogenes of Babylon and Antipater of Tarsus (both flourished in 2nd century BC),2 it becomes clear that the crux of the argument is centred around the relationship between legitimate self-interest and philanthropic other-concerned obligations. This is a moral dilemma, a probelm that
In the year 324 BC, Alexander, on the way to Babylon, came to his traditional summer retreat of Ecbatana. There, he held a massive festival in honor of Dionysus in which it is believed up to 3,000 Greek performers were brought to provide entertainment. Night after night, lavish drinking parties ensued in which Alexander and Hephaestion, (his supposed alter ego) undoubtedly participated in. It was during this time of extravagant celebration that Hephaestion became ill and contracted a high fever
Alexander The Great Biography Alexander the Great was an cunning and brilliant ancient Macedonian ruler who was born in Pella, Macedonia in 356 B.C. his father was King Philip the 2nd and his mother was Queen Olympias. Alexander came to be one of history's greatest military leaders in the history. Even being taught and influenced by the greatest western philosopher Aristotle. Alexander was never once defeated in battle throughout his life. He would come to build one of the greatest and largest empires
Alexander the great was the son of Philip II (ruler of Macedon) born in Pellia. Alexander was tutored by Aristotle. When he was 10 years old, Alexander bought a horse from a thessaly trader. The horse was hard to tame but eventually, Alexander managed to tame it. On the age of 16, his education with the philosopher Aristotle ended and his father trusted him to be the regent of the city while he was off fighting the Byzantines. There was also an incident where Alexander insulted his father for marrying
Alexander the Great established the largest empire of his time. He encouraged the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire, becoming the basis for the Hellenistic Age following his death. Despite his military strength, does Alexander deserve to be called ‘Great?’ While Hammond believes that Alexander should be called ‘Great’, Worthington has stronger evidence to support his claim that Alexander does not deserve the title ‘Great.’ Hammond argues that Alexander demonstrated qualities that made
The comparison of two ancient cultures Rome and Greece that help influence civilization Despite the existence of many ancient cultures around the world, the Romans and Greek culture has influenced American and European society with, religion, politics, arts and even the architecture of their Coliseum and the Parthenon. The Roman and Greek believed in worshiping gods and goddesses for guidance and protection, they also built a structured government that help develop independence of one another and
The Diadochi used a variety of techniques to acquire power after the death of Alexander the Great. The deceased emperor left no clear successor ruler for his empire, the subsequent weak dual monarchy and regency that followed gave the Diadochi time to try to consolidate power for themselves. None of the Diadochi could replicate Alexander 's military brilliance and charisma but they tried their best to emulate him to carve for themselves as large a chunk of territory as possible. For sixteen years
The mausoleum at Halicarnassus was the very great mausoleum tombstone of one Maussollos, the ruler of Caria, one of the provinces of the vast Persian Empire, who also served as a Governor or Satrap of the King of the Persian Empire between 377 and 353 BC (Peter and Mark, 1988). This great tomb monument was so gigantic in size going by the ancient building standards and extremely lavish were the various sculptured adornments or decorations that in next to no time the building was being recognised
but recently it has been said that he died of typhoid fever. The empire was soon torn apart by the struggles that Alexander the Great's advisors and generals had. This was now called the Diadochi. Diadochi is Greek for successors. In 319 the “Antipater” died and was succeeded as regent by Polyperchon, whom did Antipater’s son Cassander quickly oust. In time Roxanne and her son were also killed by Cassander, who became the king of Macedon in 305 BC. Alexander Aegus was thirteen when he died. He
Some believed that there are so many good reasons to study the Old Testament. For one reason the Old Testament lays the foundation for our teaching and also laid the foundation for what was to come. The Old Testament texts were sacred to the Jewish beliefs and practices. The Old Testament provided us with important facts, details and information that were needed in order to understand the New Testament. So what is the point of studying the New Testament of the bible? Perhaps it was to gives us a
ALEXANDER 1 The Rise and Fall of Alexander the Great Terry L Byrd History 1150 World Civilizations ALEXANDER 2 Alexander the Great Alexander is considered by many to be one of the greatest military figures of the ancient world. He was destined for greatness at an early age by his parents in which his father Philip II the wanted to unite all of Greece’s city states as one Greece. This was also prevalent by his education by the
political preeminence, as its territory was drastically reduced. Soon after, however, the city began to regain its prominent position. After a period of transition, during which the Hasmonean dynasty was effectively eliminated and the family of Antipater and his son Herod assumed full control of the city, Jerusalem entered an era of relative stability and calm. Jerusalem's prestige peaked under Herod and in the generations following his death, culminating in certain ways during the brief three-year
Stoicism made the transition from an intriguing foreign philosophy to a popular practice because it was taken up by several high profile figures. Scipio Africanus, the original esteemed Roman Stoic died in 129 BCE, but about 40 years later a new crop of celebrated Romans took up the Stoic practice. During the fall of the Roman Republic a group of famed orators, generals, and statesmen including Marcus Junius Brutus (85-42 BCE), Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE), Pompey the Great (106-48 BCE), and