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    impacted the world’s most striking empire, Rome. Romans recognize them as the Etruscans. Etruscans, too, used others’ efforts to live and communicate within society: Etruscans borrowed their alphabet from the Greeks due to their frequent contact. But there was more to the Etruscans, they had expertise in metal, art, and architecture from whom…

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    transform Rome by focusing on what mattered the most. Julius Caesar, formally known as Gaius Julius Caesar, was one of the most popular and trusted leaders of the Roman Republic. The definite date of Julius’ birth was not quite known, but it is assumed to be between July 12th or 13th, 100 BC. Julius Caesar had a magnificent impact on expanding the Roman Republic geographically. Also, early on in his life he created what is called the imperial system, which is known to be some sort of measurement…

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    destruction of the Roman Republic. While Julius was a complicated man, he was a favorite to many in Rome, this made it difficult for people to truly decide whether or not his actions were the cause. (Bedoyere, 260) Because of Julius Caesar’s conflict with Pompey, his emergence into dictatorship, and his assassination, I believe Julius was responsible for the destruction of the Roman Republic. When Julius was a child, he was born into a patrician Roman family. (99, Brice) The Roman Republic…

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    How much land did the Romans own? The Romans sought to rule the entire world as they knew it at the time. The Roman Empire was the most powerful empire in ancient times because of how the Romans gained and distributed their land,their clever battle strategies,and how their government responded to problems. In 509 B.C. the Romans took out the Etruscan kings and people(Corbishbley 10).Then the Roman Empire began.Legend tells us that Rome was created by Romulus.It also says that he was the first…

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    anyone is wrong it is a slippery slope that leads directly into despotism. Not to mention, the Dictator was hungry for power and was willing to bend the rules or if they would not bend break them as is shown in the text, Julius Caesar: Dictator for Life in which, Rinaldo (2010) writes “in 45 B.C, he demanded that the senators name him dictator for life” as shown, Julius…

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    The Rape of Lucretia however likely was not generally precise. While it is expected that certain parts of these stories were for the interests of the audience. It was a thought process to kick out the Etruscans and would allow, by power these people(Romans) to assume control what is theirs. These stories gave us enough information of how the general population acted among that time. Romulus and Remus were two sibling who established this incredible city that later would get to be, known as the…

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    Senates In Ancient Rome

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    The Roman Empire began when Augustus Caesar became the first emperor with 2 triumvirates: Pompey and Crassus. This civilization was balanced. Rome had three types of government including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. All of these governments united in Rome. The Roman Empire also had senates. A senate is a body of legislators chosen from a group of elite families. The main job was to set the policy for the consuls. Rome was divided into 2 broad classes: Patricians and Plebeians.…

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    Once long ago there was a man name Julius Caesar who was in my words was the best Roman dictator to live he was a great man who liked to do things for the Roman people. And have you heard of the Athenians who I think were the second best civilization and they also won the Trojan war. I think Rome was the better civilization who do you think was? Rome was located in Italy while Athens was located in Greece. In 168 BCE Rome took over Athens and destroyed most of the city.Who do you think had the…

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    In all of its success, the Roman Empire is known as the period of great emperors. The notable Roman leaders, Julius Caesar among them, expanded and led the empire through their application of strategic force and power. Caesar, a well-rounded and effective leader, ruled the Romans as dictator from 47 to 44 BC. Although he played a large role in the development of his empire, he was not well liked by his fellow Roman politicians, resulting in his assassination. His reputation as a powerful…

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    intentions. With this information, Caesar donned his bright red cloak so as to inspire his Soldiers, ordered his cavalry to follow him and joined the fray. The Romans saw Caesar and a cheer arose amongst the men. The fighting intensified. Before long, General Labienus’s forces appeared on the Gallic rear, trapping the Gauls. The Romans routed the Gauls in the north and the cavalry pursued, killing many. With the northern force routed, the remaining forces from the relief army retreated…

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