After conquering all, Rome found that its motivating purpose was now gone and suffered numerous internal difficulties.
The Gracchus brothers led a popular movement for land reform, but were put down by the Patricians.
Gaius Marius, a strong general, did much to transfer power to the Roman Army. Sulla and then Pompey succeeded Marius as dictators of Rome.
The famous Julius Caesar challenged Pompey and took control of Rome.
The Roman Republic came to an end in 44 BC when Caesar was assassinated.
Taking Julius Caesar's place was Mark Antony, Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian Caesar; the famous triumvirate.
In 31 BC, the ambitious Octvian defeated Antony and became emperor of the Roman world.
Having unbelievable fame amongst the Romans, Octavian gave all his power to the Senate to create a "restored republic" knowing that the Senate would give his some central role in government.
The Senate did respond as Octavian had expected by offering the administration of many Roman provinces, including Spain, Egypt, and Gual.
This placed him in control of nearly all Rome's military strength and he was given the title Augustus. More powers soon followed making the first emperor of Rome a legend.
The Gracchus brothers led a popular movement for land reform, but were put down by the Patricians.
Gaius Marius, a strong general, did much to transfer power to the Roman Army. Sulla and then Pompey succeeded Marius as dictators of Rome.
The famous Julius Caesar challenged Pompey and took control of Rome.
The Roman Republic came to an end in 44 BC when Caesar was assassinated.
Taking Julius Caesar's place was Mark Antony, Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian Caesar; the famous triumvirate.
In 31 BC, the ambitious Octvian defeated Antony and became emperor of the Roman world.
Having unbelievable fame amongst the Romans, Octavian gave all his power to the Senate to create a "restored republic" knowing that the Senate would give his some central role in government.
The Senate did respond as Octavian had expected by offering the administration of many Roman provinces, including Spain, Egypt, and Gual.
This placed him in control of nearly all Rome's military strength and he was given the title Augustus. More powers soon followed making the first emperor of Rome a legend.
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