Greek Civilization

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 Write a two page paper and put facts in it why you think Greek Civilization was doomed to fail or Why you think it was a success.  

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The Roman Empire is said to be one of the greatest Empire in history compared to the other empires (Brooks, 2022). The outstanding influence of the Empire to the world is due to its continuous and prominence in military prowess, and cultural accomplishments. The Roman Empire’s is seen to be success when compared to other empires we have studied, like the Greek and Ottoman Empires. There are various factors that have contributed to the success of the Roman Empire. These factors are as follows:

To begin with, In the ancient world, the military structures and strategies put in place by the Roman Empire in military were exemplary. The Roman army was able to conquer and retain large tracks of lands and fight their rivals successfully. This happened because of the military’s excellent organization by using effective and creative strategies, discipline, and training (Strohn, 2020). The well established road networks of the Roman Empire also contributed to their success since, the proper roads made it easier for the movements of the troops and supply of the essential amenities for the troops was easier. This resulted to an improvement in the military success and the succes of the Empire. Another contribution of the military supremacy was the expansion of the Rome territorial boundaries between as it conquered and assimilated surrounding towns, including the Etruscan city of Veii.

On the other hand, the administrative and governmental structure of the Roman Empire was efficient and well-structured (Mumtaz, 2021). Romans had an evolving form of government that was established by a mixture of imperialism, autocracy, and democracy. They also constructed a centralized administration under the direction of a powerful king whomade a significant mark in upholding harmony and stability throughout the empire. The Romans were also skilled administrators who put into place efficient and reliable legal systems and structures, and tax laws that promoted social cohesiveness and economic prosperity and stability.

The combination of all these factors led to the prosperity of the Roman Empire. The Romans were able to establish a strong and resilient empire that shaped Western civilization for many centuries by capitalizing on these advantages. The Roman Empire stands out as a brilliant example of success in the ancient world because of its diverse approaches to government, military strategy, and cultural absorption, even though other empires may have had their unique strengths and accomplishments.

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Brooks, C. (2022). The Roman Empire.  Western Civilization: A Concise History.

Esteva, G. (2023). Autonomy. In  Walking on the Edge of the Abyss: Conversations with Gustavo Esteva (pp. 117–200). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Mumtaz, T. (2021). Theoretical Perspective of State and Government Evolution.  Global Media and Social Sciences Research Journal (GMSSRJ),  2(2), 01–13.

Strohn, M. (Ed.). (2020).  Winning Wars: The Enduring Nature and Changing Character of Victory from Antiquity to the 21st Century. Casemate Academic.