In the Ancient world, the forms of government had gradually changed from Athenian democracy to Roman Republic, then to Roman Empire and end up with Byzantine Empire. ... The three main elements of the Roman Republic were the magistrates, popular assembly, and the senate. ... The consuls possessed imperium to govern the Roman Republic and led the army into battle. ... Senate or the council of the elders had especially important position in the Roman Republic. ... Roman Republic then changed to the Empire after facing so many civil wars and the assassination of Julius Caesar. ...

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By clarifying this relationship, Machiavelli offers an insight to a possible conclusion to why the Roman Republic became such a successful empire. ... Liberty in the Roman Republic came in sporadic episodes while in its first stages. However, since Principality and Aristocracy were still present in the system that was in use, the Republic was able to maintain itself over time by constant shifting between the three estates leading to greatness for the Roman Empire. ... Machiavelli tends to put a strong emphasis on Roman religion by addressing the fact that it held the Roman Empire toge...

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