Battle of Actium

Cleopatra was born in Alexandria Egypt in 69 B.C., she ruled ancient Egypt together with her two younger brothers and son. Cleopatra was proposed to be one of the last Macedonian rulers founded by Ptolemy. Although, Ptolemy he served as Alexander the Great generals, during his conquest to rule over Egypt in 332 B.C (History 1). Also, Cleopatra was a very bright and intellectual woman as she could speak various languages and served as the dominant ruler over her brothers, including son (History

she adorned Mark Antony with her finery and spices and silks from more to the east than Romans would venture. And, in contrast to old worn out Julius, Cleopatra was at first madly in love with Mark Antony. Later, on his return from the great battle of Actium, his wounds made him appear tired, old and ugly. And soon, wounded, bloated, taking too much to the wine, Cleopatra came to despise him for a time, until their love overcame all and he died actually in the arms of Cleopatra as she took her

of the Roman Republic, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra against those of Octavian (later Augustus Caesar), the heir to Julius Caesar and the first Emperor of Rome, is the subject of the quote from the World History Encyclopedia about Cleopatra. The Battle of Actium, which took place in 31 BCE, marked the culmination of this conflict when Octavian soundly beat Mark Antony and Cleopatra's united army. In order to prevent the Roman invasion of Egypt, Cleopatra had a few tactical options. Diplomatic Maneuvers:

conflict, during which Julius Caesar was appointed as perpetual dictator and then assassinated in 44 BC. Civil wars and executions continued, culminating in the victory of Octavian, Caesar's adopted son, over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC and the annexation of Egypt. Octavian's power was now unassailable and in 27 BC the Roman Senate formally granted him overarching power and the new

The earliest Greek civilization thrived around 4,000 years ago. Some of the things that they had we still use today, such as art, science, math, literature, and politics. The Greeks were known for their great intelligence, military strategies, and their architectural skills. All Greek's spoke the same language. This was done to make trade easier and to be able to communicate between different parts of the country. Even though everyone spoke the same language the Greek language had three different

The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” can be exceptionally verifiable when viewing historic images. This is especially true with Augustus as Imperator considering it recalls the immense struggles Augustus Caesar endured while securing the title of emperor. The image Augustus as Imperator depicts Augustus Caesar during a period of paramount success, accentuates his anatomical proportions as Emperor, and signifies his success during the reform of the Roman Empire. While viewing this image

by Cleopatra. When called upon he said “this would all go well if Cleopatra were sent back to Egypt.” After being repeatedly asked to leave by Antony and his men she finally agreed she would go with her ships following the battle. On September 2, 31 BCE the naval Battle of Actium ensued with Octavian emerging victorious despite terrible odds. Seeing that defeat was at hand Cleopatra pulled her ships away towards Egypt followed by Antony, abandoning his

The House of Augustus: A History Mason Fretwell Professor Latham HIEU 482 October 13, 2017 The House of Augustus The House of Augustus is located on the southern edge of the Palatine Hill and is the centermost hill of the seven hills in the most ancient parts of Rome, Italy. It was the main residence of Augustus both before and after he became emperor of Rome. The residence was officially discovered in the 1960s during an archaeological excavation of the Palatine Hill. As the excavation

Cleopatra VII is one of the most renowned female rulers in history. Aside from being a member of the prominent Ptolemaic dynasty, Cleopatra was extremely intelligent and captivating. She ruled alongside some of the most powerful and influential men of the era, including Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, as well as her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes. Cleopatra was a tactical ruler who remained in power for twenty years. Her legacy is so well-known after 2,000 years because of her relationships with other

propaganda, communicating the idea of Augustus' power as an emperor and military strength, to its intended audience, most likely the public. Cupid and the dolphin, for instance, refer to Augustus' naval victory against Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium in 31 BCE. The marble sculpture also brings back the Greek ideal concept in which Augustus is protracted as an ideal leader and person. He appears more divine and connected to the gods. This helps convey his message because he is shown to be