analyze and fully explain how the romans economy politics and cultures transformed from the time of the republic to the end of pax romana
In doing so, you should begin with the formation of the Roman Republic (how it functioned, discuss the famous Twelve Tables law, its judicial system, religion, its military and economic expansion.) Continue your discussion with the rise of Julius Caesar and the establishment of Pax-Romana along with its economical, societal issues (including religions) and also its achievements.
Main Points to organize your essay
- Political Structure
- Monarchy
- Law and the Judicial system
- Republic
- Authoritarian government under Caesar
- Army
- Military Expansion
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Trade and trade items
- Manufacturing
- Social Issues
- Religions
- Education
- Status of women
- Slavery
- Achievements
- Art and architecture
- Network of Roads and their importance
- Aqueducts
- Inventions
REQUIRED TEXT:
J. Bentley & H. Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past. (Selected material, sixth Edition)
and power point.
needs work cited, must use foot notes
Bibliography required too, IN CHICAGO STYLE