The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than any other empire or civilization. This volume begins with a brief summary of the Roman Empire and provides an account of the world and this geographic area in the years leading up to the empire. In an easy-to-follow format, Roman Empire covers the growth of Rome as a republic, the political and social forces that drove the transition to a dictatorship of caesars, the reasons for Rome's eventual decline, and what happened to the remnants of the empire.
This is Book 2 in the Great Empires of the Past Series. See all Great Empires of the Past books here.
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Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classi
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