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Naval combat was never a huge part of the Roman war machine but there success with it serves to perfectly illustrate the main strength of the Roman Army, Innovation. Rome didnt have a standing navy until ...

My most important piece of advice is not to be afraid of describing what you see. Refer to particular features which seem distinctive and relevant to the question even if they seem obvious. This will show...

Both poets use the theme of war to demonstrate each protagonist's character development and suggest the frailty of human life. Even for great warriors, fate is irresistable and inexorable. Look at Homer's...

This question is highly debated by scholarship, but it's important in understanding what framework Augustus built for the Empire. Contemporary sources don't imply that Augustus was defensive at all; Prope...

The most prominent is Achilles' anger, which is mentioned in the proem as the subject matter of the whole poem. It is brought out in the first book when Achilles storms out of the assembly and refuses to ...