10 definitions by X-45B23
The title of the emperor of the Roman Empire after the fall of the Roman Republic. It was Julius Caesar's adopted nephew, Agustus, that was the first to carry that title. Agustus Caesar was the first true emperor of the Roman Republic.
Ave Caesar, morituri te salutant. (Hail Caesar, those who are about to die salute you.)
A phrase the Roman gladiators said before they did battle in the emperor's presence.
A phrase the Roman gladiators said before they did battle in the emperor's presence.
by X-45B23 July 14, 2006
The greatest politician and tactitions of the Roman era, Julius Caesar engaged in a series of wars is Gaul, moder day France occupied by a number of barbarian tribes. He added Gaul to the empire and soon desired more power. He defeated the armies of Pompey, his greatest rival, and marched into the city of Rome. He became sole ruler of the Roman Republic and was advised by the Senate of Rome. He was not, however, the first emperor. The Roman Republic was replaced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Rome's first emperor Augustus Caesar.
by X-45B23 July 14, 2006
Communism is a form of governmant based on socialist principles. Karl Marx and his associate created the economic system of socialism in which wealth would be redistributed. It was Lenin and Stalin who adapted socialism into the goverment. The motto, more or less, of Communism is "Each gives according to his talents and recieves according to his needs." Until now there has not been a truly communist society, partly because the founders have been power-hungry and in part because humanity has, on the whole, not yet reached a socially acceptable level.
Communism is the ideal social existance. Once achieved, humanity will be fre from the tyranny of currency and work in order to ensure growth, prosperity and future survival.
by X-45B23 July 14, 2006