Roman Emperor Commodus and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign in

Roman Emperor Commodus and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign in film versus his portrayal by contemporaries and scholars.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a research-based paper focusing on the portrayal of the Roman Emperor Commodus and/or the state of the Roman Empire during his reign in film versus his portrayal by contemporaries and scholars. The paper will have 3 sections: the title page, the body, and the bibliography. The paper must consist of 4-6 pages (not including the title page, citations, or bibliography). In addition to the provided Gary North review, students must use at least 2 primary sources (such as Cassius Dio) and 4 scholarly secondary sources (e.g., peer-reviewed books and articles). You must provide a clear, compelling thesis statement based on their research. The paper will be double-spaced, use Times New Roman font, and use Turabian formatting..
Class assigned reading material is: A History of the Roman People Celia E. Schultz, Allen M Ward
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. No AI writing allowed.