Hiw did the rulers of Rome establish and maontain order as the empire grew?
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Much like America. They strengthened their military muscle and policed their citizens with militant vigor, imposing more man-made laws with harsher penalties for the smallest of infractions. As history has shown, Rome; in all its might, did eventually tumble. Political implosion.
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July 12, 100 BC – March 15, 44 BC\n\nHe was a Roman military and political leader. He played an important part in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His conquest of Gaul extended the Roman world all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, with the first Roman invasion of Britannia. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses of all time, as well as a brilliant politician and one of the ancient world's strongest leaders. In 42 BC, two years after his death, the Roman Senate officially proclaimed him as one of the Roman deities.\n\nCaesar fought in a civil war which left him undisputed master of the Roman world, and began extensive reforms of Roman society and government. He was proclaimed dictator for life, and he heavily centralized the government of the Republic. Caesar's friend Marcus Brutus conspired with others to assassinate him, to restore the Republic and because they were afraid that Julius might try to make himself a king. This dramatic assassination took place on the Ides of March (March 15th) in 44 BC.
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The imperial system, dating back to the empire of Charlemagne.
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It's not a matter of right, it's a matter of strength.  Early rulers gained there position by pretty much beating the crap or killing anyone who opposed them.  This can be seen in the animal kingdom in pack animals.  The alpha male and alpha female are in charge because of there strength.
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As empires go, the Roman Empire was very large for its day. \nThe Romans needed to roads to provide fast communications and ease of troop movement.
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http://h1.ripway.com/Emperor/Empire.gov.html
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No, it was lack of a coherent leadership. As the empire grew beyond its ability to manage itself, the government lost contact with its branches. In doing so, the democratic concept was being replaced by mini-monarchies. The last emperor of Rome was by coincidence the same name as the one of the founders of the eternal city, Romulus.
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Julius was dictator, or first citizen of the Republic.  Following his death, his nephew Octavius established an imperial system for Rome.  Julius was a senator with no more power than other senators - a good deal more influence to be sure, but no more power.
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If you're referring to the ancient Roman empire, Istanbul became the capital of Rome in 330 CE, and was also the capital of Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire.\n\nIstanbul was renamed Constantinople, after Emperor Constantine. After Rome was divided into Eastern Rome and Western Rome, it became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.\n\nOf course, the city of "Rome", as it still stands today, refers to the former capital of the Roman empire: so Rome was the capital of Rome.
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Romulus and Remus, the twins who were adopted by a mother wolf.  They founded Rome itself.\n\nThe beginning is always important...
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A) Pax Romana (the Roman peace)
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there are different versions...\n\na lot of historians believe that the first monarch was the leader of the militia, and he had a military power, and he declared himself to be the king...\n\nsome people believe, that in addition to the military power, economic power (better governance of land etc.) also played role...\n\nIn roman empire - when there was democracy, then it became aristocracy with senate and different officials.  and when the northern tribes began attacking the borders the emperor (in ancient Rome it was the post of commander-in-chief) passed a statute through Senate that he will combine several posts (emperor, consul etc.) after several emperors, one decided, that the post should be inheritable, and after that, another one decided he needs no senate... and ROME became tyranny and after it was destroyed... :-)   classical example of birth and death of monarchy.\n\nhistory knows examples, that some monarchs were elected... like Romanov family in Russia was elected through convents of the Nobles... and after that the rules of succession worked.\n\nby the way, those rules of succession are different in different countries... it can be that the eldest child, or the eldest son, or the eldest male (like cousins, uncles etc - in case when there are no sons) etc.\n\nIn some countries (like United Arab Emirates) the monarch is elective (between so called Emirs).\n\nanyway - most of historians belive that the factor of force (especially military one) played a key role
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Try this BBC site, it has some useful information:\n\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/\n\n\nGood Luck!
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Economy in the Han empire\n\nThe empire expanded westward as far as the rim of the Tarim Basin (in modern Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region), making possible relatively secure caravan traffic across Central Asia. The paths of caravan traffic are often called the "Silk Road" because the route was used to export Chinese silk. Chinese armies also invaded and annexed parts of northern Vietnam and northern Korea (Wiman Joseon) toward the end of the 2nd century BC. Han control of peripheral regions was generally insecure, however. To ensure peace with non-Chinese local powers, the Han court developed a mutually beneficial "tributary system." Non-Chinese states were allowed to remain autonomous in exchange for symbolic acceptance of Han overlordship. Tributary ties were confirmed and strengthened through intermarriages at the ruling level and periodic exchanges of gifts and goods.
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The Roman Emperor between 41-54 was Claudius. The fifth emperor of Rome, Claudius reigned 13 years as a weak minded man who had been the laughing stock of the court. Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome in the year 49 and this circumstance was profoundly felt by the early church., When Claudius issued his decree forbidding Jewish worship in Rome, Christians fell under this ban for they were still considered a Jewish sect. There had been rioting in the city over one "Chrestos" presumably provoked by a disagreement between Rome's Jews and Christians over Jesus. \nClaudius succeeded Caligula and made his reign a landmark in the constitutional history of Rome by the admission of the Gallic nobles to the Roman Senate and the magistracies of the city. He made a military expedition to Britain and the conquest of the province by the name of Britannia in 43. Many towns soon sprang up there, which in time became important centers of trade and culture. \n\nThroughout his life Claudius was ruled by intriguing favorites and unworthy wives. For his fourth wife, he married his niece, the wicked Agrippina who secured his death by means of a dish of poisoned mushrooms. This in order to make place for the succession of her son Nero, then only 16. \n[318, 329, 350]
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people were under a dictatorial rule of Qin Shihuandi, then again, all rulers were dictatorial in the ancient times. the former states in China were ordered to write in one language, which is a good thing considering that language is important in solidifying an empire. but the qin dynasty didn't last. after Qin Shihuandi died, Xiang Yu led his Chu forces and defeated Qin. then the Han under the leadership of Liu Ban defeated Chu, and formed the Han dynasty.
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http://www.roman-empire.net/society/society.html\n\nUse the above link to help you answer your questions