Archaeology and Anthropology (Ancient History)

330. 21149 Pericles and the Short-Lived Golden Age of Athens This paper examines the development of the so-called Golden Age of Athens and the specific role that Pericles played in its development. The paper describes the historical forces leading up to the period, the major political and cultural advances made during that time, as well as the specific historical forces that would ultimately lead to the historical end of the Golden Age. Pages: 13 Bibliography: 16 source(s) listed Filename: 21149 Price: US$116.35

331. 21354 Wine in the Ancient Roman World A paper discussing the cultural and economic aspects of wine in Ancient Rome, as well as the process of producing wine. Draws on substantive primary sources, including Pliny the Elder, Varro, and Cato, as well as secondary work by major classicists, and interdisciplinary works that address the social, cultural, and economic importance of wine in the ancient world. Pages: 15 Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed Filename: 21354 Price: US$134.25

332. 21624 The Rise and Fall of the Mayan Civilization This paper examines as a rough overview the details of the Mayan civilization that thrived in Mesoamerica between 250 CE and 900 CE. Despite such a relatively short span, Mayan history more than a thousand years prior and more than five hundred after this classic period. This paper describes the nature of Mayan civilization during this time, but also attempts to account for reasons why the civilization disappeared as suddenly as it did. Pages: 20 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 21624 Price: US$179.00

333. 21756 Economy of Ancient Rome: Roman Banking Past historians have proposed that formal financial banking institutions did not develop past an infancy stage during Ancient Roman times. Recently, writers such as Jean Andreau have presented detailed analyses to prove otherwise. This paper will discuss the findings published in Jean Andreau?s book ?Banking and Business in the Roman World,? along with supporting research written by other scholars of Ancient Roman history. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 21756 Price: US$62.65

334. 21833 The Convivium in Roman Society This paper examines the Roman social practice of convivium, common in the ancient Roman experience. The word itself means a sharing of life, and referred to the emphasis placed on human interaction and relationships during the dinner parties that formed the backbone of the Roman social experience. This paper examines the practices of these parties, with regard to food, entertainment, and intent. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed Filename: 21833 Price: US$44.75

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