Some study this for hobby; most study it as a guide to what we should do in the future. ... Many farmers were sent to fight wars abroad for long periods; coincidentally, they had to sell their land. ... Under the Roman emperors, equites held important government positions and helped run the empire's civil service. ... The numbers of the Senate, which had fallen, mainly owing to senators being killed in the civil wars, were raised by Sulla during his dictatorship from 300 to 600 BC, as he elected wealthy landowners and high society members to encourage the senate. ... The proce...

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The following is guide to Rome's past. ... Some study this for hobby, most study it as a guide to what we should do in the future. ... Many farmers were sent to fight wars abroad for long periods, and so they had to sell their land. ... The numbers of the Senate, which had fallen, mainly owing to senators being killed in the civil wars, were raised by Sulla during his dictatorship from 300 to 600. ... The procedure in civil law, were private individuals were suing and being sued, was uncommon. ...

• Word Count: 2073
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• Grade Level: High School