The Ancient Roman Empire : The Beginning Of The Ancient Rome

Chau’s thesis that the rise and fall of empires was due to tolerance, inclusion, difference, and diversity is shown to be true of the Roman Empire because of the way that tolerance allowed and caused the empire to rise, enter its golden age, and fall. The Roman Empire was a “hyperpower” that lasted from 44 BCE to 476 CE. The empire contained Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe, along with North Africa; thus, there was an abundance of culture from many different conquered groups. Romans wanted to make these conquered nations provinces of Rome. The Roman Empire began (and the Roman Republic ended) with the assassination of Julius Caesar, who wanted to be a dictator. No longer a republic, the lands already ruled by Rome became part of an empire. The government became centralized with a single ruler, the emperor. However, even before the empire, during the Republic, there was also the similar feeling of wanting to conquer other nations was there.

The end of the Roman republic was and very interesting point in time. This shows a period where there was neither any political or government stability throughout the civilization. From reading The book “ The Fall of The Roman Empire”, three reasons jumped out at me or the collapsing of this civilization. They were abuse of power , political corruption, and heavy military spending. The heavily military spending came from the Roman Empire capturing and invading other civilizations. In order for the Roman Empire to invade and conquer civilizations they would have to spend money to make sure that their soldiers are taken care of and that they are able to complete the task at hand. Most likely all of the soldiers in the roman army was not roman which means they had to recruit and deploy from rome of other lands of defenders and invaders. The romans expected the militia to protect their land and the land they have overpowered or captured. This requires a multitude of supplies and manufacturing of weaponry. The soldiers also had to have a place to sleep , they had to eat , and be supplied materials that can aid them when they were wounded or hurt. All of this spending on the military will lead to inflation of a civilization as it did the roman empire. Now the government will try to find a solution to this problem by raising taxes and making all types of laws that enables the citizens of rome to help sponsor the military. This will lead to riots and

The Roman empire expanded and influenced a large region of the Indo-European continent. This influence served as a model, in some ways,by shaping the present day culture and laws we have. The large expansion of the Roman empire during the reign of Augustus brought about the assimilation of the Roman influence into various systems of politics, law, religion, and culture.

The legend about Rome’s origins puts the founding of the city at around 735 B.C. It is said that a Vestal Virgin gave birth to twin boys, Romulus and Remus, and claimed that they were the sons of the god Mars. The Vestal Virgin was the sister of a king. The king believed that she was lying and imprisoned her. He put her two boys in a basket and threw it into the Tiber River. A she-wolf found the twins and raised them. The twins, Romulus and Remus, came back and killed the king and founded the city of Rome. Afterwards Romulus and Remus fought and Remus was killed. Romulus was Rome’s first king and after he died, he became a god and vanished.

Rome was started in the eighth century B.C. / 753 B.C. It was started by Romulus in a town by the Timber River. In a legend Romulus and his brother were left in the wild and they were found and raised by a wolf. Romulus killed his brother, then he could become king of Rome. The Roman Empire grew and it came into control of Britain, Asia, northern part of Africa, and some Mediterranean islands. The Romans spoke many languages including Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian. The empire’s religion was Roman Paganism and the believed in many gods. When Christianity came, the romans persecuted them until Constantine, the first roman Christian emperor.

The Roman gladius obviously falls within the military aspect of the arguments. From the economic aspect, Rome rose to power for multiple reasons (Schroeder). They used a standardized currency, the denarius, to facilitate trade across their growing borders and since it was standardized, it encouraged more economic transactions. Another reason is that they traded across the Mediterranean Sea. This expanded their political influence since Rome and another country could help each other out with trading different exotic resources that weren’t readily available in their respective countries. From a geographical standpoint, Rome started out on the Italian Peninsula. Most of the northern border was covered in mountains which across the center of the country down to the coast. This allowed Rome to focus on certain choke points on where they could possibly be invaded. Also due to the geography of the land, Rome did not have many natural harbors and the few that were there were controlled and protected. There was also lots of volcanic soil and arable ground which could be used to grow ample food for the countries growing population. This allowed the country to keep its people well fed and support growing birth rates (Anderson). From a militaristic standpoint, the military allowed the country to grow rapidly and contribute to the economy. It’s

The Rome’s were also known for being master builders creating many famous arches, domes and also creating a Latin Language. The Roman government was first a monarchy from years 600 B.C. to 509 B.C. Many citizens

The Roman Republic’s origins began at approximately 509 BCE when two Roman aristocrats, Collatinus and Brutus, overthrew the Etruscan tyrant ruling over Rome. This act freed the Romans from Etruscan rule and established the sovereign Roman Republic, which prospered until 30 BCE where the Roman Republic would transition into the Roman Empire. During this expansive reign, the Roman Republic exhibited vast imperialism, evolving from the city of Rome with humble origins as a small village near the mouth of the Tiber River, to an eventual transcontinental empire, Romanizing the landscape of the Mediterranean world. Through a system of complex interactions, the imperial republic came to hold lands as far west as present day Spain and France,

The Romans were the most successful ancient civilization. They had an extremely strong military that helped them win many wars. They were great inventors, which lead them to prosperity. The Romans had a fantastic culture that makes them respected by many today.

The Roman religion has a story for how Rome came to be. According to the legend, Romulus and Remus, demi-god twins and sons of Alba Longa’s princess and the God Mars, came from Alba Longa after being abandoned by their uncle in fear they would take his throne. The twins were set afloat in a river and left to die. However, the twins were saved and raised by a she-wolf, and then raised by a

Rome’s dominance can be explained by numerous factors. Let’s look back to 509 BCE when king Tarquin was forced out of power, the republic was formed, and numerous wars began. Later on his history Romans spread their culture and ideals through the Mediterranean world. Romans did not just dominate in war, they would share political power the territories and countries it conquered. Rome’s people and senate was the source of their power. The Roman senate took on problems that were existent in everyday life; they did this through the creation of various legal principles and institutions. For instance look at the constitution passed in 509 BCE, it was truly a change for the better, the last was merely a compilation of unwritten laws. At first Roman domination was to secure its place in the world and not for the simple fact of expanding. The Roman class structure had radically changed over the years, one could move between classes because it was no longer determined by ones birth.

Julius Caesar , a Roman general and statesman he turned the Roman republic into a powerful Roman Empire. A coup ended his reign , and his powerful life , on the Ides Of March. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a political alliance that was to dominate Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power through populist tactics were opposed by the conservative ruling class within the Roman Senate, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar 's victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, extended Rome 's territory to the English Channel and the Rhine. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both when he built a bridge across the Rhine and conducted the first invasion of Britain.

mind, the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires of all

From the rise of Augustus Caesar to the life of Cassius Dio there occurred a distinct shift in the governance of Rome. The Roman Republic was created to cater to the wants and needs of the citizens of Rome, but it wasn’t perfect. By the time of Caesar, the Roman people were ready and willing to accept someone ambitious and capable as their leader. Eventually, the government that would later inspire modern representative democracies transitioned into a 1500-year monarchy.

One of the greatest empires to have existed in ancient human history is undoubtedly the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire maintained very sophisticated governmental policies. Not only were they responsible for groundbreaking political systems, Rome was very technologically advanced as well. Rome would lay a foundation for civilizations to come with the innovative political and technological breakthroughs they experienced. Unfortunately for Rome, the higher the rise also meant the harder the fall. Rome would encounter many problems in its later years, everything from invasion to bankruptcy. These problems would cause Rome, after many years of expansion and prosperity, to deteriorate. Political instability and financial crisis would plague the empire from inside. Changes in religious values would bring into question the imperial rule Rome once operated on. New overland trade routes would open Rome to entirely new cultures and invaders from the outside. Even with those many weaknesses, no event was more disastrous for the Roman Empire than invasion from foreign peoples. While people of all regions would occupy Rome, no other group of people is more responsible for the fall of Rome then the Germanic people, called barbarians by the Romans. In 476 C.E. the Germanic General Odovacar would remove Romulus Augustulus from power as emperor of Rome, ending the once Great Roman Empire. Romulus Augustulas would be the last truly Roman person to ever maintain any form of rule in the Western