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Roman History

Roman history spans over a millennium, beginning with the founding of Rome in 753 BC. It evolved from a monarchy to a republic, characterized by a complex political system and expansion through military conquests. By 27 BC, Rome became an empire under Augustus, reaching its peak around AD 117. Roman culture, law, and engineering significantly influenced Western civilization. However, internal strife, economic troubles, and invasions led to the Western Roman Empire's fall in AD 476. The Eastern Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued until 1453, preserving much of Roman heritage and knowledge.

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    Roman history spans over a millennium, characterized by the rise and fall of one of the most influential civilizations in history. Founded in 753 BC, Rome evolved from a monarchy to a republic and finally to an empire by 27 BC. It expanded across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, becoming a center of culture, law, and engineering. The empire reached its peak in the 2nd century AD but began to decline due to internal strife and external pressures, ultimately falling in 476 AD. Its legacy endures in areas such as language, government, architecture, and legal systems.