Phases of the Roman Empire The Romans dominated the ancient world for almost 500 years. At their zenith, they controlled a majority of land in the European region. It was an area that extended from the Atlantic coastline of Spain in the west, to the shores of the Caspian Sean in the east; from the forests of Britain in the north, to the rain-thirsty deserts of Egypt in the south. As expansive and incredible as this …showed first 75 words of 1212 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1212 total…periods in between. The people of the empire personified hard work, hard wills and even hard times. Rome remains historical enough to compare any other civilization to as a standard for accomplishments and leadership precedents. From Romulus and Remus, to Augustus, to Julius Caesar; from the Punic Wars to invasion from Germanic tribes; from times of peace to the gladiator rings; Rome’s Legacy lives on, even though the city has fallen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** lolalllall