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    did the Europe under the rule of the Charlemagne differ from Europe during the time of Constantine, and what did the title of "emperor" mean during each period? Constantine and Charlemagne were two very different kinds of emperors with the same goal: unite their kingdom through Christianity. The key difference between the two was their mindsets. Charlemagne was a militaristic ruler with an agenda, and Constantine was a diplomatic ruler with an opportunity to bring the Christian church to power from

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    Conversion of Constantine and the Establishment Subsequent events that were seemingly providential for Christians, such as, the ending of Christian persecution in the Roman Empire in the year 313 and the formation of the Christian Council of Nicaea, occurred after the conversion of Constantine. E. H. Brookes stated that he sees the conversion of Constantine as sincere. Although there are those who disagree with Brookes’s view, they believe Constantine’s conversion was insincere, Constantine inevitably

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    Constantine Brancusi I found it very difficult to find information on Constantine Brancusi in hard copy, therefore, you will see at the end of my paper that all of my sources are websites. The little information I did locate on the artist was very, very little. Therefore, I combined the small amount of information with some research I found on artists that were strongly influenced by Brancusi. Brancusi's imprint on contemporary sculptural practice ranges from the dissemination of furniture-oriented

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    In 313 CE, Constantine passed the Edict of Milan. This edict declared the freedom of everyone in the Roman Empire to choose their own religion. He neither made polytheism illegal nor did he make Christianity the official religion of Rome. Instead, to placate both pagans and Christians, both were acceptable to be practiced. This edict also stated that the emperor was protected by the “highest divinity,” whether that was God, Jupiter or any other god in the Roman pantheon. Constantine continued his

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    As Constantine Grocery is growing from a small family business to a grocery store chain, the need for raising funds has increased as a result of the expansion of the business. A preliminary study has been conducted and the funds needed are believed to be around 135 million dollars. Our mission is to explore the owner's options to obtain that amount of money and to recommend the best option through demonstrating the advantages and disadvantages of each choice. 1- Issuing corporate bonds: These are

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    Constantine and Nero were two emperors. Constantine was born 272 AD and Nero was born 32 AD. We picked Constantine, because he accepted christians and he didn't abuse them or treat them roughly. Also, Constantine trusted the word of God and believed in God. Also, Constantine grew up Learning education, how to write, and read, so he had a different vision based on his educational experience. So, Constantine can make wiser decisions. Constantine built a great reputation for himself in the Roman Empire

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    Constantine as a Christian Hero Christianity’s history is filled with division, controversy, and conflict. One of the most important people who contributed to the lasting success of this diverse religion was Constantine. While legalizing Christianity in Roman society, he founded the capital of the eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople. Because of this and other great accomplishments, Constantine appropriately earned the name Constantine the Great. After his father’s death in 306, the

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    Since the early 20th century and the theories of Constantine Stanislavsky, people have been taking his work and molding, rewording or expanding on to make it more in their image or easier to understand. Not unlike the quote of John of Salisbury (1159): "We are like dwarfs sitting on the shoulders of giants. We see more, and things that are more distant, than they did, not because our sight is superior or because we are taller than they, but because they raise us up, and by their great stature add

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    Diocletian and Constantine expanded imperial control by establishment and growing the administrative bureaucracies of the roman empire. A hierarchy of officials trained control of numerous stages of government. The army was enlarged, and portable parts were set up that could be rapidly moved to support frontier troops when the boarder were endangered. Constantine shaped the new city of Byzantine, which was later renamed Constantinople, which is now Istanbul. Diocletian and Constantine increased two

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    Arch of Constantine Constantine’s the Great was one of the strongest and most important rulers in late Roman Empire and the founder of the Byzantine Empire. His legacy is known for his bold changes and accomplishments in uniting the empire making it become more powerful once again and his outlawing of paganism, and curbing Christians from persecutions. The Arch of Constantine was erected between 312 and 315 AD., in Rome adjacent to the Coliseum to commemorate Constantine’s triumph

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