Roman Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Byzantine Empire, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, British History, French History, African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Britain, Gaul, Italy, United Kingdom, Asia Minor, Palestine, Iran, Mesopotamia
- Date: 27 -476
Article abstract: Military significance: The Roman Empire developed a sophisticated military system while expanding its holdings around the Mediterranean Sea and in Britain.
Beginning in the second century b.c.e., the Roman republic fell sway to military dictators, the most important of whom was Julius Caesar (ruled 46-44 b.c.e.). The emergence of the dictators altered the character of the Roman army. Originally the legions had been manned by small farmers who fought for the notion of the republic. However, when Octavian became Augustus, Rome’s first emperor,...
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