Magnus Maximus

I was born to a poor Spanish family, in the province of Callaecia in north western Spain. After a military career, I came to serve under Theodosius the Elder in Britain in AD 369, and in Africa from AD 373 to 375.
My efforts were rewarded by being granted overall military command in Britain, where I successfully campaigned against the Picts and Scots. But the army was very disillusioned and dissatisfied with its emperor Gratian. In particular jealousies toward privileges awarded to barbarian units fighting for the empire ignited much ill-feeling with him.

Finally, in AD 383 it all boiled over and the garrison in Britain revolted and proclaimed me as the new Augustus of the west.At once i crossed the Channel with my troops taking Gratian by complete surprise. As Gratian marched his troops west to meet the me at Lutetia in battle. his troops simply deserted him and changed allegiance to me. If u ask me thats kinda sad. Gratian fled, but was caught up with by my 'Master of Horse' Andragathius who assassinated him.

I was a orthodox Catholic who, like Theodosius in the east, vehemently pursued and punished heretics and pagans. In AD 387 I elevated my infant son Flavius Victor to be co-Augustus.Then, in the summer of AD 387, I invaded Italy in a successful attempt to oust Valentinian II. The young emperor Valentinian II fled with his mother to Theodosius in Constantinople. But my attempt on increasing his realm of influence backfired. Theodosius was no longer tied up in trouble in the east anymore and stood ready to launch an attack on the usurper. 

In AD 388, while i stayed behind in Aquileia, Andragathius led his army against Theodosius, only to be defeated at Siscia.Thereafter his brother Marcellinus led the re-grouped army back into battle, but he too was defeated at Poetovio.

I was captured and pleaded for the victor to show mercy. Though Theodosius showed none and had me executed in AD 388. my son, Flavius Victor, was captured by Arbogast, Theodosius 'Master of Soldiers', and was also put to death.

 

Roman dinner party

                               " I will be hosting a dinner party and it will be seven courses"




         This is my guest list.


         sparticus scott.
         Appia elmore.
         sextus.
         publius poling.
         Aemilia pennington.
         trtia smallwood.
         Bernice fitzwater.
         servius stuart.
         secunda bibey.
         urvana.




we will be eating a seven course meal.
this will be our menu.


course 1-snails, clams, sea urchants, and fava beans.
course 2- ckick peas, lupens, leeks, carrots and turnups.
course 3-spinach, nettless,mallow, and thrushes
course 4-goatfish, parvenu, bread, hares, and green beans.
course 5-trimalchio, lucanica, black pudding, and capons.
course 6-duck, swans, pork and peacock.
course 7-beef,poulards, and fish

my school

the country ive decided to do is Russia. russian children go to school between the ages of six and seven. they finish around the ages of 16 or 17. just like america they can fail and hav to take the classes over again next year if they dont make good grades. school years are devided into three sub schools. Primary, secondary, and high.  primary is 4 years, secondary is 5 years,and  high is 2 years. they have four terms also like america. There are 2 K-12 schools in Russia, OH, including 2 public schools. Russia public schools belong to one districts, Russia Local School District. There are 1 Russia elementary school, 1 Russia middle school and 1 Russia high school. education is provided bye the state and is regulated bye the federal ministry of education and science.  Regional authorities regulate education within their jurisdictions within the prevailing framework of federal laws. In 2004 state spending for education amounted to 3.6% of GDP. russians are not really known for their education but more for their army and special forces known as spetsnaz.

christmas is celebrated on jan, 7th
 thanks to the Russian Orthodox Church that has made it an official holiday in the countryPreviously the occassion was observed on December 25th in much the same way as it was in the rest of the world, complete with Christmas trees and Christmas gifts, Saint Nicholas and the like.
they eat desert before their main dish.

budget

plane ride up/back $800.00
                             $800.00
                             $1600.00


hotel                      $500.00


tip                          $10.00


hamburger              $1.00


meal                       $35.00
meal                       $55.00


train ride                 $250.00


meal                        $70.00
meal                        $15.00


train ride                  $75.00
                                $75.00
                                $150.00


meal                          $10.00


                   total- $2856.00

map

day 7

Today is July 12^th 2011 and sadly my last day here in the great country of Spain. I woke up earlier than usual today. I woke up at 7:00am today and packed up all my things and headed downstairs to eat breakfast for the last time in Spain. I finished eating at 8:00am and headed out to the airport at 9:00am and waited for my flight. I had a great time here in Spain and I’m very sad that I’m leaving but can’t wait to tell my friends and family about my amazing stay in Spain. My plane arrived at 10:30am and had a great peaceful flight back home. I got back to Pittsburgh at 5:00pm. I then drove all the way to my home town in Belington. I told everyone about my amazing stay in Spain and im going to go their again next year.

day 6

Today is July 11^th, 2011. Every day here has been beautiful and sunny. I woke up at 10:30am and was sad that my trip here will soon be at an end. I headed downstairs to eat breakfast. I finished at 11:15am and left to go skiing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I took a three hour train ride there. The train ride was very peacefull. The cost for the train ride was $75.00 and $75.00 back. I had a great time skiing in the great Nevada Mountains. I ate at a small fast food restaurant around 5:00pm. My meal was $10.00. I left around 6:00pm and got back to my hotel around 9:30pm. I took a quick shower and couldn’t believe that I would have to pack all my things up and head back home to America. I went ahead and put som of my things away in my suitcase then headed off to bed.