The city Rome was built up through organization and planning, also with a few lucky breaks. The development of the Roman Empire followed the same exact layout. Rome was able to successfully conquer and control their empire through their strong military, government, and some choice geography.
The military of Rome could not be matched. It was organized down to every last soldier. It started with groups of some 5,000 men, wearing armor from head to toe, called a Roman legion. Each legion was then divided into smaller groups called centuries having eighty men. Then the Calvary, soldiers on horseback, gave extra support to the initial legion. This set up allowed any century of the legion to act alone, letting the army as a whole focus on many different things at one time. To top off the great strategically organization of the army, each soldier went through extensive training, producing some of the fiercest and skilled warriors of the ancient times. Moreover, the Roman military believed in the greatness of Rome and were very loyal and devout. Joining army was thought to be a worthy cause and for a lot of people a better way of life. In the army each soldier was introduced to Roman the roman lifestyle and culture. When they weren't fighting in wars the Army was put to work benefiting the empire with bridges, roads, canals, aqueducts, and even ports. The same attitude during war went into to work, allowing the Romans to complete huge projects in a short time. No other military system has ever had the same essence as the Roman Military.
Rome had a strong and steady government. It was headed by an emperor, who was an absolute ruler. Augustus was the founder of this government. He ruled with a mighty and fair hand. Having the support of the military, he managed to maintain the borders of the Empire and protect it form invasion. He paid government officials to handle grain supply, tax collection, and he even started a mail system.
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
"In order to control Sicily, Rome would have to win battles at sea; up to this point, Rome had no working navy. ... Rome managed to win supremacy of the seas, despite having many of their ships destroyed by storms- Rome had yet to figure out where to harbor ships."" ... Rome took advantage of this, and invaded the island. ... He tried to incite revolt among the tribes of Italy, but most feared Rome's wrath should Carthage lose, and they remained with Rome for the most part. ... Instead, he marches on Rome. ...
Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. ... Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. ... Early Rome The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. ... Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. ... By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. ...
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The fall of Rome The fall of Rome wasn't something that happened over night. ... Also, all of Rome did not disintegrate. ... There is no single reason for Rome's decline. ... They were no longer the patriots the mighty Rome deserved. ... Slowly but surely Rome deteriorated, and melted away into the grave....
ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. There is also a lack of loyalty to this great government of Rome. ... These mercenaries not only could care less about fighting for Rome, but they would even think it better if Rome lost because they were once enemies of the empire themselves. The people of Rome need to do some thinking and figure out what is really important in their lives as ...
The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard of. ... Every decision that Rome made had a vast affect on city itself and the rest of the world. ... With the right leadership all of the disastrous decisions could have been prevented and the reign of Rome could have been prolonged long after its fall in 476 AD. ---- In conclusion, the Roman Empire declined based upon the same factors that had caused it...
9/25 The Fall Of Rome Rome was a great country in Italy. ... Rome had many monuments that stood for Rome's power and dignity such as temples, stadiums, and victory arches. ... The Roman Empires military was made up of many mercenaries that had lack of loyalty to Rome. ... The taxes of Rome were getting to high. ... The fall of Rome was a slow process of changes in life. ...
