Aurelius vs. Mussolini: Who was better? When comparing historical and modern figures the question becomes who was better. Aurelius was one of rome's best leaders keeping it safe and leading it in the right direction. Mussolini was a radical socialist that got his way with people but once they found out about the condition of the country they killed him public. Aurelius was a much better leader than Mussolini because he gave the people what they wanted and protected his country and its interests. Marcus Aurelius before and during his supreme power. Marcus’s early life was great considering his parents were wealthy. Marcus was born into a “wealthy and political” family(biography.com editors). Antonius taught him “how to run a government” in his early adult …show more content…
years(boatwright 415). Aurelius’s time as ruler was filled with war and trials. Aurelius “came to absolute power” after the death of Antoninus in 161 AD(boatwright 416).
Aurelius and his brother “ruled alongside each other” and were involved in many wars(biography.com editors). Aurelius saw challenges to his Authority towards the end of his reign. In 175, Cassius “claimed himself as emperor of rome” after hearing Aurelius was sick(biography.com editors). He made his “son commodus co-ruler in 177” so he could learn how to be a good ruler(boatwright 416). Marcus aurelius was one of Rome's great rulers keeping the interests of the state number one. The coming to power and demise of Benito Mussolini. Mussolini was impassioned by his political belief and wanted his home country to pursue it. He moved to switzerland “to promote socialism” where he was expelled from the country(biography.com editors). He moved back to Italy “where he was imprisoned”, but his voice became louder than ever(biography.com editors). Mussolini came to power quickly after terrorizing other political leaders. He saw WW1 as a “great opportunity for italy” to become a global superpower(biography.com editors). He formed the fascist party also “hiring para-military personnel” to terrorize other politicians(biography.com
editors). Mussolini is the most responsible for the condition of italy during WW2. He was “arrested for Italy’s condition” but later was rescued by german commandos(biography.com editors). Him and his mistress “tried to escape but were caught” and were publicly killed(biography.com editors). Mussolini only caring about what he wanted led to his demise. Aurelius was a professional leader whereas mussolini came to power by force. Aurelius exceeded Mussolini by keeping all the citizens safe. Aurelius was “a great leader” getting rome out of a downfall(boatwright 415). Mussolini was “a awful ruler” not caring about what the people wanted(biography.com editors). Mussolini led his country to not just defeat but embarrassment. Mussolini “didn’t know what he was getting into” when he went to war with America(biography.com editors). Aurelius “protected rome and its interests” from invading tribes(biography.com editors). Both leaders were very popular with the people. Aurelius was “always popular” with the people of rome(boatwright 416). Mussolini was popular until italy was going down the drain then they turned away from him(biography.com editors). Marcus Aurelius was clearly a better leader than Benito Mussolini in many circumstances. The question was definitely answered, Marcus Aurelius blows away Benito Mussolini in leadership skills. Mussolini did not always make the correct decisions for his country, not only did it hurt the country but it led to his death. No matter what Marcus Aurelius was going to keep rome safe, and stay the super of the world. Both rulers had to make decisions one led his country to victory, the other to defeat.
From ages past, the actions of conquerors, kings and tyrants had brought the Roman Republic to a stance that opposed any idea of a singular leader, of a single man that held total power over the entirety of the state. Their rejection of the various ruthless Etruscan rulers that had previously dictated them brought the Republic to existence in 509 BC , and as a republic their prominence throughout the provinces of the world exponentially expanded. Throughout these years, the traditions of the Romans changed to varying degrees, most noticeably as a result of the cultural influence that its subject nations had upon the republic, as well as the ever-changing nature of Roman society in relation to then-current events. However, it was not until the rise of Augustus, the first of a long line of succeeding emperors, that many core aspects of the Republic were greatly changed. These were collectively known as the “Augustan Reforms”, and consisted of largely a variety of revisions to the social, religious, political, legal and administrative aspects of the republic’s infrastructure. Through Augustus, who revelled in the old traditional ways of the past, the immoral, unrestraint society that Rome was gradually falling to being was converted to a society where infidelities and corruption was harshly looked upon and judged. The Roman historian Suetonius states, “He corrected many ill practices, which, to the detriment of the public, had either survived the licentious habits of the late civil wars, or else originated in the long peace” . Through Augustus and his reforms, the Republic was transformed into an Empire, and through this transformation, Rome experienced one of its greatest and stabl...
The “Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius” was created as propaganda statue for the ruler Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a powerful leader and was best known for military conquests and his intellectual knowledge (Stokstad 200). Marcus Aurelius ruled in Rome from 161 to 180 CE. He was appointed as the ruler by the previous administration though he was not part of the royal family.
Augustus Caesar was very ambitious leader. He is best known for bringing peace to Rome. Augustus was considered the first great roman emperor, because He didn’t care about wealth and fortune. Augustus cared about the people of Rome. He was a great military leader and was successful in most of his missions. He showed people that being a good ruler requires a lot of hard work and dedication. He was a very generous man. Augustus was greatly admired by the Roman people.
Although this storyline is very entertaining it isn't very factual. There were emperor's named Marcus Aurelius and Commodus but as for the general Maximus, no such character exists. Aurelius, during his reign from 161-180 a.d., conquered many regions and countries. Under his vision, the Roman army defeated the Parthians and also defeated the Barbarians in the Marcomannic Wars. The Emperor Aurelius was not murdered by his son and serves as co-emperor for the last three years of his life with Commodus. Many scholars believe that Aurelius was one of the greatest emperor's of Roman history. He often showed compassion and other great traits of a leader. His son, however, did not share his leadership abilities. Commodus ruled from 180-192 a.d. Aurelius had many peace treaties in the latter part of his rule that his son violated and continued to increase Roman territory. Commodus has been rumored to have been insane and maybe that's why he loved the Gladiator games so much. The gladiator games were when men dressed in warrior outfits fought each other until one died. There were also games in which wild animals were placed with men.
Fascism is defined as, “an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.” Peter Hyland reports that throughout the 1920s and the 1930s, an economic depression was growing and becoming widespread throughout the world. People were losing faith in their democracies and in capitalism. Leaders who gained power supported powerful militarism, nationalism, and initiated the return of an authoritarian rule. J.R. Oppenheimer says that the rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Europe and Russia instigated a “critical step on the path to war.” In 1922, Benito Mussolini held leadership in Italy, promising a proficient and militaristic nationalistic state. During his control as prime minister, he gained a large group of followers, banned the disparagement of government, and used extreme violence against his enemies within the parliament.
When Benito wrote some ignorant and cruel suggestions and ideas in the newspaper. So the he was fired. He then decided to created his own newspaper. He called it, "Li Popolo d’ Italia" (The People of Italy). He hoped the war between Italy and Turkey might lead to collapse of society that might bring him to power.
Aurelius, Marcus. The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. New York: A.L. Burt, 189.
After World War I, there were two men that rose up to control their government in their countries. One was Adolf Hitler who was put in charge of the German government, and the other was Benito Mussolini who was put in charge of the Italian government. Adolf Hitler was born in 1889, and according to the lecture was known as a failure for not finishing high school, or becoming an accomplished artist. While Mussolini was born in 1883, and was unknown until he came home a wounded soldier from the war. Mussolini would rise up and form the Fascist government focusing on being loyal to the state, and Hitler will rise up and control the Socialist German Workers Party, the Nazis. Both men are known for the change in history, and their change on the
passionately invokes the idea of his Italy brought back to life in the Exhortation, his motives are
Rome has experienced both its good and bad leaders throughout its stint as a monarchy. Cincinnatus and Superbus both emerged as standout examples for both ends of the spectrum. Their actions and decisions exemplified what it takes to be either a good or bad ruler. Their legacies and remembrance have survived the ages for a reason. Both rulers committed acts that affected Rome greatly whether it was in a positive or negative way. Cincinnatus cared for Rome and his actions showed that through his valiance and loyalty. Superbus will forever be deemed as a bad leader because of his greed and disregard for the Roman law. Rome experimented with people and experienced the best and worst of times, icons emerged.
Morey, William C. "THE FIVE GOOD EMPERORS,—NERVA TO MARCUS AURELIUS." Outlines of Roman History. New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: American Book Company, 1901. Forum Romanum. 01 Apr. 2011 .
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was born Marcus Annius Verus on April 26, 121 A.D.. He was of a noble family originally Spanish, Aurelius grew up close to the center of power. His father was Annius Verus, his mother Domitia Lucilla. When he was a child the emperor Hadrian took interest in him because he embraced both rhetoric and philosophy; his manner was serious, his intellectual pursuits deep and devoted, so that the emperor punned on his name and called him “Verissimus”, ‘Most Truthful”. It is this quality of Aurelius character which made him a unique figure in Roman history, since he was the first emperor whose life was molded by devotion to philosophy. He received public honors from an early age and seemed to be Hadrian potential successo...
...perity to Rome. Romans appreciated his way of maintaining laws and keeping the government organized and efficient.
keep Rome in peace, but by the jealousy of such an admirable leader the assaniantion had only
Marc Antony was an amazing character who always believed in doing the best for the state of Rome and Caesar, but even the best had their pitfalls.