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    The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful political, social, and economic structures in western civilization. Unfortunately, an empire so strong was bound to collapse one way or another because of the many problems beginning to form before the actual fall in 475 AD. These problems included some of the social aspect, some of the economic aspect, and some of the political aspect. Above all reasons, the social problems of the Roman Empire are proven to be the most fatal because it was the population

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    Roman Empire Dbq Essay

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    Rome was one of the biggest and strongest empire of medieval times, but fell due to weak leaders and invasions. The Roman Empire was a strong and powerful empire that conquered many lands. The empire started in 753 BCE and later grew into a huge civilization by gaining more and more territory. It later fell from invasions and bad leadership. First, the Roman Empire grew too big, some areas became unstable and attracted many invaders also called Barbarians. The Barbarians all came to Rome and attacked

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    Filius Augustus was a highly influential character in Roman history, not only was he the first emperor but he laid the brickwork that helped to form the Roman Empire. Whilst in power, Augustus created an extended period of peace and reconciliation in the empire through the use of several reforms. These reforms consisted of religious revival, and family values with the primary idea that these rivals will help create mutual morals throughout the empire. Whilst each of the aforementioned reforms created

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    The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Roman Empire. “In time, the Romans would build one of the most famous and influential empires in history.” The Roman Empire allowed the adult male citizens to vote and participate in the government, which is known as res publica. They defeated the Creeks, Etruscans, and Hannibal. In 146 BC, Rome became the Roman Republic. They had a powerful army and had expanded their land by an immense amount, also. The Romans constructed sewer systems, waterways, bridges

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    The Roman Empire was arguable one of the greatest settlements to have lived on this planet. It was like no other in its time, or for years to come; its military strategies, art, religion, inventions, political structure, and gladiator fights, made it what it was, an Empire. It bore some of the greatest leaders in history such as; Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Justinian, and Scipio Africanus who have inspired leaders for years. The Roman Empire has given us battle tactics that are still used in

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    Roman Empire Pros And Cons

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    to build a strong and long-lasting empire. However, nothing can guarantee that it eventually will not fall apart. The Roman Empire was the most extensive political and social structure of western civilization in 117 CE with contiguous territories throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East (Ronald Mellor 31). Caesar Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire, also called it the “Empire Without End” to emphasize that neither time nor space limited the Empire (Mellor 64). However, with the expansion

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    Rome Ancient Rome was a period of great military and political expansion for the Roman Empire which fell in 200 AD. As the country became more and more vast, the Romans had to deal with an increasing number of middle class citizens as well as the logistical problems of having so much territory. In order to be in control and instill order the ancient Romans came to use what is known as “mass leisure.” That is the Romans built many public baths, coliseums and other venues which encouraged the massive

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    The Expansion of the Roman Empire Essay

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    significant role in the expansion of the Roman Empire. The war, which ended in 410 B.C., set in motion an entirely different Roman army. No longer was the army a volunteer militia, instead it became a paying and contractual organization. The “Roman victory brought an end to Rome’s most threatening neighbor and began its rise to prominence in the central Italian peninsula” (www.warandgameinfo.com). Another sizeable contributing factor to the expansion of the Roman Empire was the sacking of Rome by the Gauls

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    The Roman Empire was perhaps the most achieving empires that lasted from 31 B.C. to 476 A.D. The Romans did many things that lead to the empire’s success and allowed for it to last so many years. They had a way of governing the citizens that allowed for this longevity; keeping its people “happy" by granting citizenship wherever they conquered (not to everyone though). Citizenship during the Roman Empire held the duties of military service and the advantage of marriage, voting, and holding a position

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    Roman Empire and Han Dynasty Comparison When comparing Han China and Roman Empire, many political, geographical, and religious similarities can be found, though many differences are also prevalent. Though Roman and Han political structures both emphasized bureaucracies, they came to them quite differently. Through many amounts of expansion, both societies spread culture and earned money, though expansion was eventually their downfalls. Their religions differed immensely, with Rome emphasizing polytheism

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