Wars of the Roman Republic
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, French History, Eastern European History, African History, Spanish/Portuguese History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: France, Gaul, Spain, Italy, Greece, Asia Minor, Greece (ancient)
- Date: 146-31
Article abstract: At issue: Roman political and military control of the Mediterranean basin. Result: Rome gained firm control of the Mediterranean; however, warfare-related stresses led to the collapse of the republic.
Background
The destruction of Carthage and Corinth in 146 b.c.e. left Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean. The Hellenistic kingdoms of the Greek east were still intact but were hardly major threats to Roman security. Barbaric tribes on the northern fringes of Roman territory provided occasional harassment but little more....
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