Rome started out as just another Italic city state, but soon its solid republican institutions and unrivaled army allowed vast expansion as the leading Mediterranean empire, which even inflicted total defeat upon the maritime super-power ...See moreRome started out as just another Italic city state, but soon its solid republican institutions and unrivaled army allowed vast expansion as the leading Mediterranean empire, which even inflicted total defeat upon the maritime super-power Carthage. Julius Caesar conquered Gaul, Egypt and more. Despite his assassination in the senate, the de facto monarchy he founded was established masterly by his chosen heir, Octavian Augustus. Rome spread relative peace and prosperity, although barbarians such as the German tribes aren't traditionally given a fair press. Finally, Christianity and massive threats at the borders would contribute to transform and destroy Rome's empire, but never its lasting legacy. Written by
KGF Vissers
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