Essays on athens

King Solon transformed Athenian democracy at the onset of Athens' golden age. This political restructuring was significant to overall Greece since it led the country out of a volatile era and into its... Social features of Athens during this era entailed multiple conflicts that King Solon too helped alleviate. King Solon had to mediate diverse groups that were in social strife to allow for Athens' economic progress. Lastly, a major cultural element of Athens during its Athens and Florence Athens...

The author of this paper states that being a young, energetic, creative, imaginative and ingenious artist of 28 years, I had drawn in my mind various sketches of the dreamland of ancient Greece and its central city i.e. Athens, on the basis of my study on ancient civilization.... I had the utmost desire to visit ancient Athens during the period when the democratic system and literary developments were in their budding i.e. during 700 BCE. Athens had been the center of art and literature, culture...

Economy of Ancient Athens during Hellenistic Period Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Economy of Ancient Athens Introduction The geographic location of Athens made it a major import and export hub. The regions that supplied Athens with grain and wheat included Italy, Egypt and Sicily and areas that surrounded the Black sea (Amemiya, 2007).... The Greek cities exported fabrics, metals, wine and olive oil. Athens mainly traded in marbles, silver coins and a high proportion of silver (Amemiya,...

In the paper 'Athens Olympic Sports Complex' the researcher chose the Athens Olympic Stadium as the focus of the study; for the reason that Athens Olympic Stadium or OAKA is located at Greece which was the first who introduced Olympic Games in the world.... The author states that it is interesting to know how the games were started, and what games they have played. Equally interesting is under what theoretical principles these games were played. Today, there are different international sports organizations...

Athens enjoys a very long history among the cities whole Europe and in the world.It became the capital of the independent Greek State in 19th century.The city had experienced many ups and downs and during the medieval period it experienced a decline and then again started rising under the Byzantine Empire... The Early Modern Athens era can be associated and described with the Ottoman Athens . In 1458, Athens was under the Ottoman empire and Sultan Mehmet II the conqueror was ruling the empire. ...

The assignment "Contrast between Athens and Sparta" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the contrast between Athens and Sparta. In the famous funeral oration that was delivered in memory of the Athenian soldiers who died after the first year of the war.... The painful discipline and lack of freedom in Sparta reportedly contrasted with Athenian equality before the law and their democratic institutions. Athenians were superior to Sparta and through this, Sparta experienced painful...

The assignment "The Idea of Athens Issues focuses on the critical, and multifaceted analysis of the major issues in the idea of Athens. In his submission, Pericles gives the Athenians qualities that they ought to undertake to the equality before the law.... He asserts that equality before the law promotes merit and limits political control of numerous by the few and no tyranny of the majority over corresponding individuals. Conversely, Sparta, in contrast, was an oligarchy and extended oligarchies...

Author Tutor Course Date #1 How art and architecture in 5th century Athens reflects the political, trade, and military conditions of Periclean Athens Fifth-century Athens represents the Greek city-state of Athens in the period ranging from 480 BC to 404 BC.... The 5th century BC can be regarded as the “Golden Age” for the city of Athens and represents a period in which ancient Greece was enjoying rising power and political independence and at a period in which Athens was the commercial and cultural...

This paper " Athens State Information Systems and Information Technology" discusses some of the information systems found on the campus. Athens State University is one of the Campuses that have adopted the use of technology in delivering services to students. ... Technology has brought great transformation not only in business but also in today's education system. The traditional classrooms of bricks, as well as mortar, are long gone. The college students have also been modernized by technology...

The Greeks of ancient times were warrior tribes who had a common language but fought incessantly with each other struggling for the possession of the most fertile lands.By the beginning of 5th century B.C. there were about four and a half million men in Greece... A Comparison of Athens and Sparta The Greeks of ancient times were warrior tribes who had a common language but fought incessantly with each other struggling for the possession of the most rich and fertile lands. By the beginning of 5th...

The essay "Delian League and the Athens Empire" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the Delian League and the Athens Empire. Athens, one of the world's oldest cities has been continuously inhabited by people for an estimated 7000 years.... The city is situated in southern Europe. In the first millennium Before Christ, Athens became the leading city in Ancient Greece. The success of Athens as a leading city in Greece did not happen abruptly. She had to fight for her stand, while...

The paper 'Development of the Hospitality Industry of Athens' lights up history and a current state of the Greek entertainment sphere, value of quality customer service, elements of good customer service training, other predictors and factors like ecotourism etc.... The hospitality industry - hotels, day spas, parks, other forms of lodging such as cottages or bed and breakfasts, event planning, catering, theme parks or cruise ship lines - is dependent on customer satisfaction. What brings someone...

The Athens Urban Pilot Project focused on the creation of an "Environmental Awareness Park" in one of the most deprived parts of the Greater Athens Metropolitan Area. The project transformed 1.5 kilometers of the underdeveloped publicly-owned land, the Queen's Tower site, into a "breath of greenery". ... The effective management structure behind the Athens UPP was seen as having been crucial to the success of the project. The Coordinating Committee provided a forum for developing a partnership...

From the paper "Plutarchs - Rise and Fall of Athens" it is clear that Aristides chose to oblige the commoner and promptly wrote his own name on the tablet. It was this vote that would eventually force him into exile and would lead to the end of his political career but not his public life.... Generally, Theseus is considered to have been a great Athenian king who achieved great respect for his role in the destruction of many foes who were considered to be either treacherous or evil. Because of this,...

The Life of Timon of Athens, one of the most obscure and difficult works by William Shakespeare, celebrates the ideas of friendship in the Renaissance. Interestingly, this play is regarded as an unfinished and imperfect one by the Shakespearean critics... The play The Life of Timon of Athens, which spans various dramatic genres, has been celebrated for its discussion of the Renaissance concept of art, of ancient Greece, of misogyny, and more importantly, of friendship and homo-sociality. In the intensity...

The following paper under the title 'Coxsackie-Athens High School Valedictory Speech' concerns the Erica Goldson who asserts that the problem with the American education system is in the indoctrination of getting students to focus on merely on a goal.... She claims that it has been common for students to memorize dates, places, and names in lessons to pass a test, and then be ready to forget the things memorized in order to clear the mind to prepare for another test. Goldson reports that a 1924 commentary...

This essay "The Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens" analyses the building of the Erechtheion that the structure provides an example for future generations of architects as to how a building might communicate the ideals of society while still adhering to the most basic elements of design.... Vitruvius was originally an artillery engineer who worked during the period of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, but he made his name a part of history through his work as an architect and an author. 'His...

This paper "Democracy in Ancient Athens and Middle Ages" aims to discuss the overview of democratic theory from Athenian times to the present time including the theories of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, John Stuart Mill, and John Rawls. It discusses how democracy has developed throughout the ages.... The term 'Democracy' started in Ancient Athens in the 5th century BC, they were considered to be the 'Cradle of Democracy'. Democracy comes from two Greek words: demos which means 'people' and "kratein"...

This essay "Solon: The Story of a Wise Lawgiver of Athens" discusses Solon that was as complex as numerous other remarkable Greeks in ancient times; he was a wise lawgiver and a poet honored for his ingenious accomplishments in his own lifetime and after.... Solon's biography written by Plutarch is neatly Roman in its interest in facts and the numerous myths that had surfaced about this notable individual. Nonetheless, historians present compelling proofs that Solon was worthy of his standing in...

In the paper 'Raphael's Knowledge from School of Athens' the author focuses on comparisons in spatial disparities between 'information colonies' that need measurement, mapping, spatial analysis, and interpretation. The Internet is multinational and non-national.... The author states that cyberspace geography has changed our perception of space. Questions center on emerging patterns, the extended bandwidth and response time figure in the spatial organization, and the mobility and information flow...

This paper is aimed at providing a comparative study of the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens and the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome. The idea of this research emerged from the author's interest and fascination in how each represents its period and culture.... According to the research findings, both Greece and Rome were Mediterranean countries. The government of Athens was an oligarchy, which evolved into a democracy. Kings governed Rome in the beginning, then a mixed Republican form of government,...

Technologies used by Limestone County Sheriff's Office Athens, AL 1. Introduction Law enforcement has become a highly challenging profession. There is constant need to upgrade the skills and technologies involved in dealing with law enforcement. The advent of new means of communication have meant that criminals are now more at ease in moving from place to place than ever before.... Law enforcement challenges have exacerbated further in the post 9/11 scenario given that challenges could emerge from...

Name Class Instructor Date Did war bring more benefits or more harm politically,socially,intellectually to golden age Athens? Generally, war has always been deemed as destructive to any civilization but Greece took an exception in a way because it initially benefited from war by using the war funds (through the Delian league of which it dominated) against the Persians to build herself.... As it turned out, it was no longer the Persians that threatens Greece but rather Sparta which defeated her and...

The Olympics is perhaps one of the largest events that a city can hold. The scale of the event and the level of investment necessary to ensure its success is enough to reshape the economic growth of a city. Looking at the cities that have hosted this event in the past, it is evident that it can be a catalyst for urban development.... The Olympics can spur development that would otherwise take a substantial amount of time to complete. This observation is attested to by the Sydney Olympics, which propelled...

The paper "Overview and Description of the Ancient City of Athens" discuss the various aspects of the ancient Athens city-state. Athens is a renowned ancient urban center that has undergone progressive transformations over the years. The subsequent sections contain an annotated bibliography of ten books.... The author draws heavily from the primary sources of information such as the Herodotus, Plutarch, and the Thucydides to explain the nature and structures of various Greek land engagements in the...

The paper "Athena Nike Temple - on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece " highlights that the construction of the Parthenon in 447 BC commenced at the height of Athenian power, it took fourteen years to complete and when it was finished, it represented the visible efflorescence of Athenian power.... The temple is largely a reproduction of the original with many of the structural elements and components having been altered in the many reconstructions it has undergone. In 1998, when it was last rebuilt,...

How Democracy caused the fall of Athens Greece Athens is thought to be the birthplace of democracy. Here was where the Athenian democracy was first developed, consisting of the central and the adjacent territory of Attica in around 508 BC.... Other cities followed example, having Athens as their ideal but were not as successful. Of course, they would not have predicted that their way of governing the city would lead to its eventual decline. In the beginning, the laws and rules of the democratic...

Membership in any political practice such as voting is an important milestone in any society. Segregation of participants in such an exercise puts the society at crossroads, due to the feuding party which feels discriminated against. Such discriminative practice could still help define the fall of such states (Huxley 139–49).... There were in existence two major forms of governance in the ancient Greece in form of democracy practiced in Athens and Oligarchy in Sparta. Military capabilities became...

The paper "Architectural Complexes - Parthenon in Athens and Colosseum in Rome " highlights that generally, the modern architectural designs show the great influence of ancient Greek architecture along with the essence of modern-day customs and traditions.... Architecture refers to the distinctive and innovative designs of buildings and other constructions. Every civilization throughout history had its specific architecture and therefore today we have so many historical places all around the globe....

This report "The Parthenon, the Acropolis in Athens and the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome" presents a history of the cultures surrounding the cities in which these magnificent buildings were first built. Athens began as great limestone rock, a holy or sacred place rising to the Attica plateau.... The Acropolis as it is called means in Greek, 'the highest point of the town.' Many ancient cities were built on principles of height as a fortress for protection; however, the Acropolis has special meaning...

The paper "Role of Geography in Politics of Sparta, Athens in Comparison with Egypt and Sumer" states foreign policy in Sparta, Athens, Sumer, and Egypt were dependent on their geography. Areas where natural resources were in abundance, turned into capitals of trade and economic conduct.... It is an evident fact that geography plays a major role in shaping a society. Society is shaped in such a way that all its social institutions are impacted as well in different intensities. For instance, the...

The hospitality industry, whether it be hotels, day spas, parks, other forms of lodging such as cottages or bed and breakfasts, event planning, catering, theme parks or cruise ship lines, is dependent on customer satisfaction... A critical review of training and development in the hospitality industry of Athens, 2000-2010 Introduction The hospitality industry, whether it be hotels, day spas, parks, other forms of lodging such as cottages or bed and breakfasts, event planning, catering, theme parks...

The paper "Womens Social and Religious Roles in Ancient Rome, Athens, Sparta, and Egypt" states that the contribution, role and influence of women in ancient Egyptian society extended past their everyday life and into the spirit world, with letters to the dead that implored help for the living.... Roles of women in daily life have been illustrated by the respected marriage ideal; fertility along with motherhood, the fundamental industry of weaving, as privileged priestesses in temples, as well as...

As a result, some body features of Peplos Kore are not evident such as the legs and the thighs while those of Aphrodite of Knidos are very evident.... jective difference can also be seen in the places where the sculptures are located , Aphrodite of Knidos is in a bathroom taking a shower while Peplos Kore is in a public exhibition center which explains why it is fully clothed. The two sculptures portray people of female PEPLOS KORE AND APHRODITE OF KNIDOS Objectives differences Aphrodite of Knidos...

"Analysis of Love among the Ruins: The Erotics of Democracy in Athens Book by Wohl" paper reviews the chapter of the book which examines the political concept of democracy by comparing it with eroticism and sexual matters. The political ideology of ancient Athens is explored through sexual fantasies... By reading the texts of the ancient historian Thucydides and comedian Aristophanes through the prism of ancient Athenians, who often spoke about politics in sexual terms, Wohl uncovers surprising ideas...

This is the "Comparisons of The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome" essay. Parthenon & Pantheon were constructed, built within the old times on the inspiring peak of the Greek and the Roman civilization respectively by people to honor gods and the nature of the divine beings in general. ... Although both these structures are devoted to commemorating gods, and they served for similar purposes, both temples are different. Parthenon is the center of the Greek civilization's heritage. It is...

Within this scenario, the relationship between Athens and the other Greek city states is noteworthy and the foretold war helped the Greek city-states to be united under Athens and to fight against external invasion.... Besides, the Persian wars ignited hatred and jealousy among the Spartans and eventually led to the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) and the decline of Athens as the strongest city state among the Greek city states.... Thesis statement: The Persian Wars united the Greek city-states, but eventually led to the Peloponnesian War and the decline of Athens and the Greek city-states in general....

According to the paper 'Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC', the war describes the rivalry and conflict that existed between Sparta and Athens.... The rivalry between Athens's naval dominance and Sparta's land dominance was a long-standing issue.... Spartans resented the democracy, imperialism, and cultural ascendancy of Athens.... Sparta led the Peloponnesian league while Athens headed an empire of city-states.... Peloponnesian war The war describes the rivalry and conflict thatexisted between Sparta and Athens....

It was a war in ancient Greek which pitted the Athens' empire and the Peloponnesian side led by.... Athens wanted to assume full control of trade with the southern side of Italy and Sicily.... They retaliated and eventually Corinth helped Potidaea in revolted against Athens.... Athens and Sparta formed two major and THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR, 431–404 B.... It was a war in ancient Greek which pitted the Athens' empire and the Peloponnesian side led by Sparta....

The paper "The Peloponnesian War – Importance to Greek Politics" highlights that the Peloponnesian war was a battle between oligarchic Sparta and democratic Athens.... Among these city-states Athens and Sparta were the most prominent ones.... If Athens could have been called the cultural soul of Greece, Sparta was its military icon.... Ancient Greece flourished around these two city-states almost in two separate groups - the Delian league led by Athens and the Peloponnesian league led by Sparta....

More specifically, the essay seeks to describe the democratic society of Athens as depicted by Pericles.... More specifically, the essay seeks to describe the democratic society of Athens as depicted by Pericles.... The democratic Society of Athens depicted by Pericles According to Thucydides, Hobbes & Greene (1989), in the speech, Pericles depict the society of Athens as democratic.... The speech describes the society of Athens as one where citizens portray lawful behavior without any fear....

The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.... Athens emerged as a formidable maritime power as a result of the war against Persia.... This gained Athens a great amount of respect and many sought Athens' help for their protection and security.... Sparta did not take it very well as its dominance was threatened by Athens.... Athens made progress in many fields which celebrated the Greek states' alliance too but the enmity between Sparta and Athens was growing increasingly....

The study leads one to the conclusion that Athens and Sparta are the two city-states of Greece that exerted a significant role in forming the history of Greece.... The comparison between Athens and Sparta has brought many similarities and disparities.... Contrary to the expectation of Darius-I to get over Athens and Sparta completely, he lost his advisers sent to these countries and ultimately lost battle in Manhattan.... The battle that began in 480 BC ended with the tragic failure of the Persian army to the combined forces of Athens and Sparta (The Percian War)....

The book Why They Kill is a discussion of the theories of Lonnie Athens and the way in which he developed those theories about violence.... Clients Name Name of Professor Name of Class Date Why They Kill: Analysis in Regard to Gender and Class The book Why They Kill is a discussion of the theories of Lonnie Athens and the way in which he developed those theories about violence.... Why They Kill: Analysis in Regard to Gender and The book Why They Kill is a discussion of the theories of Lonnie Athens and the way in which he developed those theories about violence....

This paper ''History of Western Civilization'' tells us that Athens and Sparta despite being the most powerful states that had ever existed in times of ancient Greece differed significantly in several ways.... For instance, Athens ruled through democracy whereas Sparta opted for oligarchy.... Athens believed in education whereby they ensured that their children underwent strictly the knowledge acquisition process ... History of Western Civilization Athens and Sparta despite being the most powerful s that had ever existed in times of ancient Greece differed significantly in a number of ways....

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In the accounts of Thucydides, an Athenian historian who took note of Pericles' speech, the latter was among the men chosen by the state of approved wisdom and eminent reputation, thus chosen to give the eulogy during one of the most highly regarded times of Athens in recognition of the sacrifices of her heroes.... People of different walks of life gathered to witness the interment of those who bravely fought for the freedom of Athens where a casket was used exclusively for a tribe so that there are many caskets paraded for the people to see....

This massive sculpture was placed within the Parthenon in Athens and was the source of great pride for the Greeks. ... In the way, the sculptor served the purpose of protecting the city of Athens and its people.... It was also meant as a symbol of security for the people of Athens while Athens was under war with the Persian.... Since Athena is the goddess of war, the massive statue within the temple inspired confidence and courage among the people of Athens....

The above discussion has excellently described the Asklepios cult in Athens providing expansive evidence with regard to its existence in the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.... iscuss the evidence for Asklepios cult at Athens.... Despite the fact that period was largely dominated by the struggle between Sparta and Athens, various internal issues occupied the politics of Athens whereby Athenians were forced to cope with complacent allies together with their revolts (Hanges 2012)....

he Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.... Athens emerged as a formidable maritime power as a result of the war against Persia.... This gained Athens a great amount of respect and many sought Athens' help for their protection and security.... Sparta did not take it very well as its dominance was threatened by Athens.... Athens made progress in many fields which celebrated the Greek states' alliance too but the enmity between Sparta and Athens was growing increasingly....