How did the roman republic fall?

Fall of the Roman Republic In this chapter, the lives and impact of Caesar, Octavian, Antonius (Antony) and even Cleopatra, along with the continuing stories of men like Pompey, Crassus and Cicero will be examined. read more

Roman revolution. In 133 BC, Rome was a democracy. Little more than a hundred years later it was governed by an emperor. This imperial system has become, for us, a by-word for autocracy and the arbitrary exercise of power. At the end of the second century BC the Roman people was sovereign. True, rich aristocrats dominated politics. read more

The Roman Republic engaged in series of wars that expanded the republic's territory and brought it large sums of money. These increases in the treasury led to increased competition for public office and increased cases of bribery throughout the public as citizens tried to gain access to the money. read more