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This 6 page paper examines the Roman Empire in question and answer format. Four questions are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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of unavoidable conflicts? Around 510 BC Rome was still a republic and the people were bent on embracing republican ideals even though they had created what looked like
monarchy (Roberts, 1993). For a couple of centuries, they were acutely aware of the violent struggles that would erupt within Rome, and this is mostly attributable to class difficulties (1993).
In part, this situation may have exacerbated expansion. Not only did Rome take over Italy but the Punic Wars would come about (1993). The Punic Wars is a general category
for what was a long conflict between Carthage, Rome and the Mediterranean ("The Republic, " 2005). It was during this time that Rome enjoyed great expansion. To a
large extent, Romes conquest of Italy and the Mediterranean was the result of deliberate policy. In fact, it was a result of several decisions which were made at the time.
The leaders wanted an explanation. At the same time, there were sometimes unavoidable conflicts. During 367 BC for example, Dionysius of Syracuse died and left his son
to rule ("The Republic," 2005). That was a turning point. In some way one might construe that as fate. The son was left with an important legacy and it seems
that this provided an impetus for growth. Some say that he was "destined to dominate Italy" (2005). The idea that expansion was largely attribute to a plan--and not to
chance-- is further supported by Thompson who writes: "For many centuries, the expansion and protection of the Roman Empire rested upon the broad shoulders and discipline of heavy infantry legionnaires.
It was due to the efforts of these carefully recruited, ruthless, tough, highly trained and well-led soldiers that Roman civilization advanced and developed unhindered" (1997, 21). It seems that the
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