How Did The Roads Lead To The Rise Of Rome

The Roman Empire, at it’s height, was the pinnacle of pre-western civilization. The city of Rome, often referred to as “the eternal city”, was believed by the Roman people to be founded in the year 753 BC, while modern historians estimate the creation of Rome occurred in the year 625 BC. Regardless of the founding date, the city of Rome was initially governed by a succession of Kings until possession of Rome was eventually to the Roman people. The Roman people ruled collectively through a council they named the “senate”, after which point the city of Rome had become the Roman Republic; the world republic itself derived from a Latin word meaning “public matters.” Each year, the consul elected a new ruler. However, the ruler was careful to use his powers only for matters of in the public domain, rather than for personal matters, as the consul could take action against the elected king the next year.

The Roman Republic stood strong for nearly 500 years, until its demise with Julius Caesar’s invasion in 49 BC. Following the demise of Caesar, Caesar’s cousin Octavian ended the Roman Empire’s civil war, bringing peace to Rome, and was given was established as the first emperor of Rome by the Senate, after which Octavian assumed that title “Augustus”, meaning “majestic one.” On January 16, 27 BC, the day Augustus was named emperor of Rome, the Roman Republic fell and a new Roman Empire arose. For the next two centuries, the Roman Empire experienced a time of relative peace, known as the Pax Romana, during which Rome prospered. However, the Roman Empire did face