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445 BCE
The Thirty Years' Peace (Classical Studies)
Athens Sparta following the Persian Wars signed the Thirty Years' Peace to prevent war. Athens growing power led to the outbreak of a war. -
431 BCE
The Peloponnesian War (Classical Studies)
Tension between the Athens and Sparta due to the increase in power. Athens leading the Delian League which evolved into the Athenian Empire. -
400 BCE
Cynicism (Philosophy)
Believed true power and freedom came from within instead of societal norms or material wealth. -
300 BCE
Stoic Ethics (Philosphy)
Stoic ethics represents inner strength and responses to external events. -
Julius Caesar (Theater)
William Shakespear - The play highlights how ambition and the pursuit of authority can lead to personal and societal turmoil. Juluis had military power, political power and social influence. -
The Master Builder (Theater)
Henrik Ibsen - Halvard solness a successful architect whose life and career embody various facets of authority and control. -
Prohibition (History)
Enacted by the 18th amendment to reduce the consumption of alcohol and eliminating the businesses that sold it. Organize crime found a way to still sell and profit over a 100 million dollars. -
Women's Right To Vote (History)
The 19th amendment ratification gave women direct influence over legislative processes and public policies. This displayed gender equality. -
The Great Gatsby (Literature)
Gatsby pursuit of power through wealth and social status lead him to destruction. He wanted his lifestyle to attract daisy. -
The Invisible Man (Literature)
This novel covers institutional power, racial power, personal power and identity. -
Flag (Art History)
Jasper John - Painting reflected national power and identity. -
Target with Four Faces
Jasper John - Painting symbolized the power of perception. -
Seagram Building (Architecture)
Designed by Ludwig Miles Van der Rohe and Phillip Johnson. The skyscraper represents corporate power and modernist aesthetics. -
Salk Institue (Architecture)
Louis Kahn's design reflects the power of scientific research and human achievement. -
The Godfather (Film History)
The Corleone family displays power by involving themselves in organized crime and using war to eliminate enemies. They had economic power, political, and social authority.