sources: Title: Perspectives from the Past Author: James Brophy Title: The Early History of Rome Author: Livy Title: The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic Author: Mike Duncan This is an argumentative, thesis driven essay and it should answer the following questions: What aspects of ancient Greek and Roman society most defined each culture and socio-political development? What similarities and differences were there between Greece and Rome? Ultimately, which society proved the most lasting and influential upon future generations, especially within the western cultural memory and why? All written work must be in CHICAGO/TURABIAN STYLE