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    Aurelius died in a.d.180. Rome Empire came near collapse in the third century. Following a series of civil wars, the military government under the Severan rulers restored order. After the Severan rulers restored order there was more disorder from 235 to 284 almost 50 years. Rome was occupied by whoever had the military strength to invade Rome. The Rome Empire was attack by series of invasions. In the east, the Sassanid Persians made inroads into Rome territory. Germanic tribes

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    first century, Rome experienced many difficulties. It all began when Marcus Aurelius’s son, Commodus, was put in place to rule after Marcus died in 180 AD. Commodus was a vain and irresponsible leader. This was a major setback for Rome, but there were other issues, too. Multiple factors that played a role in the economy and social scene in Rome were beginning to diminish, quicker and quicker. By the third century, Rome was starting to crumble. This was known as the crisis of the third century. Although

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    Historical heroes are defined as people who not only stood for ideals and principles they believed in and fought for, they did something more than what was expected of them. Those heroes did not leave a mark on just one person. They left a mark on the world, putting their name in the history books for the love of something bigger than themselves. Giuseppe Mazzini was a man who learned at the age of twenty-one those who have ideals should fight for the things they believe in because they have the

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    Pope Leo the Third, 66, died on 12 June, 816 after 20 years of being the Vicar of Peter.  In his years of service, he was a marvelous Pope. He fought for the teachings of Jesus Christ, and effortlessly tried to enrich Christianity as far as God allowed it. It is unclear how he died now, but one thing is for sure is that he will be greatly missed. Pope Leo the Third was born to Atyuppius and Elizabeth in Southern Italy. He was a very God fearing and trusting child. His mother always said he was meant

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    Roman Empire

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    weight and purity. They even engage in book transactions. Moneylenders can be found who will accept payment in one Greek city and arrange for credit in another, avoiding the need for the customer to transport or transfer large numbers of coins. Rome, with its genius for administration, adopts and regularizes the banking practices of Greece. By the 2nd century AD a debt can officially be discharged

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    Research Paper On Italy

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    Austria and the capital of Italy is Rome. The people in Italy speak Italian and most of the time the weather in Italy is nice. A famous painter named Michelangelo has made lots of famous paintings in Italy. Pompeii is a city in Italy that was buried under the ashes of a large volcano. Thousands of people died after the volcano erupted. The currency

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    annual festival—there was a great banquet for the people of Rome in which the statues of the three gods participated. It was prone to disaster, burning down in 83 B.C., A.D. 69, and 80. The last rebuilding occurred under Domitian. Impressive remains of the temple can be seen today in and around the

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    instead of just worship. Although this brought people together, it began to arise the problem that the popes were becoming less spiritual and more about money. When Pope Clement V settled in Avignon in France instead of Rome, the people are infuriated. The Pope has always been in Rome, and that’s how it should stay. But that’s not the only reason, the people also felt that Avignon was far too luxurious. Although Avignon was owned by the papacy, it was known for it being the Pope’s vacation spot. It

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    Research Paper On Italy

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    word italia, meaning calf land, because the bull is a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes. Italy incorporated Venetia and the former Papal States including Rome by 1871. The capital is Rome. Rome

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    established by Mazzini and others. Garibaldi successfully defended the city against attack by superior French forces for thirty days. But was finally compelled to make terms with the French. He was allowed to depart from Rome with about 5000 of his followers, but as the larger part of his force were killed or captured. Garibaldi had to flee Italy to save his life. Garibaldi went to the United States in 1848, and worked as a candle maker. He later

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