How Was The Roman Empire Built?

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How Was The Roman Empire Built?                                 18.1.09

The Roman Empire was built because the Roman army took over almost the entire peninsula of Italy. By the start of the 3rd Century the only part of surrounding Italy that was not under control of the Romans, was controlled by the Gauls, and the major cities founded by the Greeks. Rome Became a War Machine!

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Almost the entire peninsula of Italy was under the rule of the Romans, this became as the ‘Romanization’ of the country. The noblest families of Rome married into the most powerful and wealthiest families of the conquered cities. This created a direct link between Rome and the conquered countries.

The Romans brought stability to most of Italy and Rome became the protector of Italy, defending Italy from attacks from tribes of Gauls coming from the north.

The Romans built a vast network of roads, which allowed their armies to move rapidly throughout the country in case ...

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