time. The Roman Empire existed for over 2,000 years. It survived countless wars, both internal and external, over the course of its history. Rome emerged from the transition from Republic to Empire stronger than ever, and continued to assert its dominance over everything in its path. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Spain all the way to what is now known as the Near East. The empire grew so large and encompassed so much space that the Mediterranean Ocean was referred to as a Roman lake. The…
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