Parthia

Extending from Egypt to northern Central Asia, the Persian empire was one of the most immense empires that the ancient world had seen. Its emergence began in 550 B.C, once Cyrus the Great who had recently come into power conquered his northern neighbor, the Medes, giving him access to the reserves of gold and silver that were buried in the Zagros Mountains. Encouraged by his conquest of the Medes, he captured Babylon and then advanced through Asia Minor to the Mediterranean Sea. He later united the

Art has more meaning behind it than just being a picture; it can function in society by symbolizing power. In this essay I am going to discuss in what ways art communicates power and help to manage nations and empires. The use of art as a tool for those in power started in different times and also in different cultures. An ancient gravesite near Stonehenge revealed the grave of the Amesbury Arche in 2002 his grave was different to those previously found near the site, What made him interesting was

Also in the article “Ancient Art,” at the kingdom of Parthia existed in time paralleled with the golden age of Rome (2nd century B.C. – 2nd Century A.D.) in the west and Han period (206 B.C. - 220 middle of 3rd century B.C. Their country extended from Central Asia through part of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and

The first ever unified Iranian state was the ancient nation of Media. Media would quickly emerge as a fierce power in the Near East and establish a vast empire, gaining territories in nations such as present day Iraq, Turkey and Pakistan. Despite its might, the Median Empire would eventually succumb to the more superior Achaemenid Empire, commonly known as the First Persian Empire. The Empire would never be matched in its size, spanning from modern day Pakistan to the edges of Europe itself. However

Memoirs of Hadrian is a timeless historical novel that describes the life and accomplishments of the great Roman Emperor Hadrian and the impact he had culturally on western civilization. The story is told from Hadrian’s own point of view when he is an old man looking back on his life and is written as a letter to Marcus Aurelious who he had chosen to be his successor as emperor. This book sheds light on the achievements that Hadrian made during his reign while also providing an interesting perspective

Marcus Crassus was a Roman politician who contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. In his beginnings, he was raised in a small house with six other people. Marrying a widowed woman he would have two children and live a well-ordered life. He was a man with vast wealth and sharp political skills. His early success started when he allied himself with Lucius Cornelius Sulla against Marius. Following his victories, he would have a fall in with the law before the Spartacus Rebellion. Then he would

John Driscoll, who grew up a poor boy and made his fortune employing contract labor in the Mississippi swamps (10). The novel describes their lavish lifestyle in which they lived in a grand house on a ten-acre park and was the finest property in Parthia. Mr. Driscoll had fast horses

by 13 BC. During Pax Romana it was more peaceful than usual, inside the empire and with other places; money was not being spent on war; so the art, architecture, and economy was good. Before Pax Romana the leader of Rome tried to make peace with Parthia, but failed. The task was left to Augustus, who arranged to give back the Parthian king’s son in exchange for the Roman treasures. Since the trade happened peacefully and with out bloodshed Augustus became famous and got his face on Roman coins. Throughout

John Driscoll, who grew up a poor boy and made his fortune employing contract labor in the Mississippi swamps (10). The novel describes their lavish lifestyle in which they lived in a grand house on a ten-acre park and was the finest property in Parthia. Mr. Driscoll had fast horses that made national record, and Myra would throw balls and garden-parties, where she would have the band play their music (10). Myra’s aunt said that Myra had “everything: dresses and jewels, a fine riding horse, a Steinway

fire brigade. Tiberius ruled from 14-37 AD and was a vigorous leader. Trajan was great at leading when it came to war. As emperor, he built public works such as baths, canals, public buildings, aqueducts. Also, the conquest Dacia and the kingdom Parthia in Asia. Claudius ruled from 41-54 AD. He improved Rome's judicial system and provided women with more rights. He carried forth Rome’s development on the lines that were intended by Augustus. The government was controlled by the wealthy. Only the