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- DictionaryRo·man Re·pub·lic/ˌrōmən rəˈpəblik/
- 1. the ancient Roman state from the expulsion of the Etruscan monarchs in 509 bc until the assumption of power by Augustus (Octavian) in 27 bc.
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5 days ago · The Roman Republic (509-27 BCE) In 509 BCE, the Romans overthrew their last king and established a republic. The republic was a period of political turmoil and expansion, during which Rome conquered vast territories and became a major Mediterranean power.
3 days ago · Gaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. At a time when power tended to be restricted to a clique of influential families, he rose from relatively humble origins to attain the top office of consul.
4 days ago · In antiquity, slavery was seen as the political consequence of one group dominating another, and people of any race, ethnicity, or place of origin might become slaves, including freeborn Romans. Slavery was practiced within all communities of the Roman Empire, including among Jews and Christians.
2 days ago · Roman politicians were emphatic about their respect for the law while condemning violations committed by the enemy. This is only to be expected since civil wars are by (at least Armitage’s) definition a conflict of legitimacies.
2 days ago · Western democracy, as distinct from that which existed in antiquity, is generally considered to have originated in city-states such as those in Classical Athens and the Roman Republic, where various degrees of enfranchisement of the free male population were observed. In virtually all democratic governments throughout ancient and modern history ...
5 days ago · democracy, literally, rule by the people. The term is derived from the Greek dēmokratia, which was coined from dēmos (“people”) and kratos (“rule”) in the middle of the 5th century bce to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens.
5 days ago · Explore ancient Roman civilization to witness their remarkable contributions to architecture, engineering, and law. Travel back in time to witness pivotal moments in Roman history by exploring rome historical events, from the founding of the Republic to the fall of the Western Empire.
