The Roman Republic: Sparta Vs. Rome

As historians continue to study ancient civilizations, one of the most preeminent ones to come to mind is none other than the Roman Empire. With a strong focus on appealing to its citizens and preserving the Roman Republic, there is little doubt that great satisfaction permeated the area. Rome quickly became one of the most influential areas in Europe, and it maintained a unified condition that permitted its empire to thrive for many centuries. Conversely, Greece was unable to form a cohesive civilization; to discover some potential explanations for this, it is essential to compare some of Greek’s city-states with Rome. Though Greek was composed of many independent city-states, two of the most prominent ones were Sparta and Athens. Sparta …show more content…
In contrast to Athens’s democracy and Sparta’s oligarchy, Rome initially established a republic in which male voters elected representatives who could pass laws. If a representative was not perceived as adept and fit for the position, voters could decide to replace him. In addition to this, Rome enforced a sense of equality through the resolution to the “Struggle of the Orders,” in which plebeians aspired to be granted greater political representation and influence. This indicated an intrinsic ability to resolve conflicts peacefully rather than through warfare like the Peloponnesian War portrayed. This positive demeanor was further exhibited through granting citizenship to many people from its conquered territories. Ultimately, the Roman Republic fell into a state of turmoil and Sulla took the initiative to restore Rome as dictator. More notable than him, however, was Caesar Augustus. While he expanded Rome even further, having control over the Mediterranean Sea ensured that civil unrest could be resolved within remote territories. While the Roman Empire eventually met its demise, there was a great sense of control that enabled it to thrive for many