Allison McNeese
Origins of the Western Tradition
04/24/2016
Amy McGlynn
Book Review: Julius Caesar’s “The Conquest of Gaul”
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Between the years 58 B.C.E and 50 B.C.E., Gaius Julius Caesar conquered almost the whole of France as well as Belgium, Switzerland and parts of Germany; he also found time to invade Britain twice. Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman and general who played a critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He amassed great power through clever political alliances and military victories. Caesar recorded his conquests in great detail which provides valuable historical text to refer to; however it must be kept in mind that it is a clear piece of propaganda. As the saying goes, the winner gets to write history. Nonetheless, Caesar’s writings are a unique firsthand source on his conquests in Gaul and the various Gallic tribes he came up against.
Central themes evident in his memoir are war, devotion and persuasion. Caesar was clear to outline in his commentaries how each of his campaigns was in the best interest of the republic. He depicted himself as a loyal servant to the Roman people and therefore portrayed his actions and decisions in the most favorable way possible. Those who would have read his work at the time would have felt inspired and consequently considered him a hero. Caesar’s books were intended to aid future historians in telling his story accurately and [in a way
Examining the Origins of the Percussion Family
To get a clear view of the origins of the percussion family, one should first have to the ability to classify the plethora of instruments. For the sake of this document we will use the broad classification of Janissary instruments and non-Janissary instruments. The Janissary instruments find their roots in the Turkish military bands of the Ottoman Empire. The term Janissary refers to the Turkish Yeñi-çeri, or “new troops”. Sultan Orkhan I, of the
by residents in both developed and developing countries. The increase in public interest in the use of CAM is particularly high in Western societies where conventional biomedicine has dominated the health care landscape (Bishop & Lewith, 2010; Bodeker & Kronenberg, 2002; Boon, 2002). CAM has become a critical component of the public health care system of many western countries, including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Andrews & Boon, 2005; Eisenberg et al., 1993; Fautrel
similar traditions, beliefs and rituals based on revelation from a supreme being, depending on the people and culture that practice and follow those religions on a daily basis.
In western cultures which predominately practices Christian religion, churches, prayers, bible studies and baptism as an infant or an adult are some of the essential beliefs and practice of most Christians. Attending church for service, prayer meetings and confessions are rituals that have become very entrenched in western culture
Colonialism versus Origin
Within Wole Soyinka’s and Tsitsi Dangarembga’s intricately weaved novels, both pieces of literature successfully intertwine to portray the estrangement and hardships dealt with through the main characters in settling within a separate environment apart from their origins; culture and adopting the colonial mentality which is imposed upon them. There is a negative portrayal of the colonial mentality that manifests onto the African society. There are three major categories
Name: Sofia Endara
Research Paper
Jazz
The Jazz is a music genre that was developed from the traditions of West Africa, Europe and North America. It arises specifically in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of musical style, where was a large consignments of slaves, mainly western Africa. That is why the jazz comes from the combination of three traditions: the native American, African and European.
The African-American community in South America developed its musical expression through creative improvisation
we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are.” Percussion is one of the oldest instrument families and has grown to a degree of vast importance in all forms of modern Western music. Namely, this is because of the incorporation of percussion into both academia and entertainment music. At first, percussion was introduced into Western Classical music during the Classical period, as a means of getting exotic and unusual sounds for composers; however, the twentieth century works brought a unique gravitation
the Arab Muslim North with the African Christian South. In order to determine the different factors that led to this, the investigation will first be carried about the difference of origins, ethnicity and religion between Northern Sudanese and Southern Sudanese people.
1- Northern Sudanese and Southern Sudanese origins.
(Sudan before the Arabization?) Sudan has had trade relations with the Middle East since the ancient times, because of it being rich with resources like ivory and gold. The Arab/Middle
Samoa
Introduction: why does this matter? Origin story and meaning
The Samoans are an ethnic group that reside in Oceania, on the islands of Samoa, in an area of Polynesia. Samoa has been occupied by these indigenous people for about 3000 years, when they came from the west, occupying the islands of Fiji and Tonga around the same time (Barnes and Hunt 2005, 243). They carry many traditions with their culture, however, I will be discussing their tradition of tattooing. Tattooing is the process of
Bathing in the Ganges is a religious tradition that is an integral part of daily life in India. It represents a purification of the soul, as Stille states, “…[A] river that, because of its divine origin, is pure and purifies all those faithful who immerse themselves in her,” (598). However, presently, there exists a dilemma that threatens the survival of this tradition: the poor condition of the river. The river is polluted with “raw sewage, human and industrial waste, the charred remains of bodies
Michael Harris
4/26/2012
Essay #3
The concept of law as we consider it in the western liberal tradition has far reaching roots and these roots are ancient in origin. This concept has shaped the path that law has taken in our modern society and it has directly influenced Anglo-American law. From the actual concept of law and how it is to be enforced to how citizens should obey and make more laws, this modern marvel of human ingenuity wouldn’t have been possible without the predecessors that