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The Enduring Legacy of Rome

The Roman Empire significantly influenced the Western world through its governance, law, language, and architecture. Key developments included the transition from Republic to Empire, military expansion, engineering innovations, and cultural achievements. Despite its decline due to economic and political factors, the legacy of Rome continues to impact modern civilization.

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The Enduring Legacy of Rome

The Roman Empire significantly influenced the Western world through its governance, law, language, and architecture. Key developments included the transition from Republic to Empire, military expansion, engineering innovations, and cultural achievements. Despite its decline due to economic and political factors, the legacy of Rome continues to impact modern civilization.

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The Enduring Legacy of Ro

The Roman Empire shaped the Western World. Its timeline spans
key periods of influence. The Empire's reach is visible in law,
language, architecture, and governance.

by Zaijian Xian Alburo


From Republic to Empire
The Republic laid the foundations of Roman governance. Key
institutions included the Senate, Consuls, and Assemblies. The
Punic Wars marked Rome's rise. Julius Caesar transitioned it to
autocracy.

1 Senate 2 Consuls
Advised consuls Chief magistrates

3 Assemblies
Represented citizens
Expansion and Conquest
Augustus ushered in Pax Romana. Trajan expanded the Empire.
Military organization was key. Romanization assimilated territories.

Legions

Fortifications

Logistics
Engineering Marvels
Roman roads facilitated trade. Aqueducts supplied water. Innovations included arches and concrete. Public works
flourished.

Roads Aqueducts

400,000 km paved Supplied fresh water


Law and Governance
Roman law shaped modern systems. Principles ensured equality. Administrative structure was efficient. Influence
endures in civil law.

Justice
1 Equality

Admin
2 Provinces

Law
3 Twelve Tables
Cultural Achievements
Roman literature included Virgil's Aeneid. Art showcased realism.
Philosophy embraced Stoicism. Entertainment included gladiatorial
combats.

Literature
Virgil, Ovid, Cicero

Art
Realism, Portraiture

Philosophy
Stoicism, Epicureanism
The Decline and Fall
Economic factors caused decline. Political instability grew. External threats loomed. The Western Empire fell in 476 AD.

Economic decline Barbarian invasions

1 2 3

Political unrest
Rome's Enduring Impact
The Roman Empire shaped civilization. Its influence remains in law.
Lessons exist for today. The "Roman dream" continues.

Law Language

Governance

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