How Did Western Civilization Affect The Republic Of Rome?
Although the Roman Republic came crashing down after the assassination of Caesar Augustus, in 27 B.C. his nephew, Octavian, recreated the society as an empire in order to prevent violence. As Octavian transformed the republic into a flourishing empire, he preserved the traditions of the republic. While doing so, he established a political system pertaining to a monarchy that would allow him to concentrate the power in his hands alone. This new system of governing would deliver Rome to its peak, allowing the Roman Empire to shape Western civilization through a process historians call “Romanization.”
Fourteen years of bloody civil war followed the assassination of Caesar Augustus, who was often referred to as the greatest emperor of Rome. Several men of power attempted to take the throne, but none other than Caesar’s own nephew, Octavian, were triumphant. A few years after taking the throne, …show more content…
While this had little effect on the local people of the Roman countryside, new cities were immensely affected by the exposure to the unfamiliar Roman customs. The provinces, which started as settlements of army veterans and quickly became flourishing cities, adopted the Latin language and Roman law. As Roman culture improved life in the provinces, the provinces improved the standard of living for all of the Empire. Transportation and trade improved as agriculture flourished. Roads, bridges, and long aqueducts, which supplied the cities with fresh water, were built. Commercial interaction became more direct and taxes on international trade became a main source of revenue for the Roman government. The stationing of troops throughout the provinces increased business for farmers and merchants, due to the soldiers’ need of supplies. Historians believe it was easier for these provinces to accept Romanization because of their enhanced living conditions under Roman
Fourteen years of bloody civil war followed the assassination of Caesar Augustus, who was often referred to as the greatest emperor of Rome. Several men of power attempted to take the throne, but none other than Caesar’s own nephew, Octavian, were triumphant. A few years after taking the throne, …show more content…
While this had little effect on the local people of the Roman countryside, new cities were immensely affected by the exposure to the unfamiliar Roman customs. The provinces, which started as settlements of army veterans and quickly became flourishing cities, adopted the Latin language and Roman law. As Roman culture improved life in the provinces, the provinces improved the standard of living for all of the Empire. Transportation and trade improved as agriculture flourished. Roads, bridges, and long aqueducts, which supplied the cities with fresh water, were built. Commercial interaction became more direct and taxes on international trade became a main source of revenue for the Roman government. The stationing of troops throughout the provinces increased business for farmers and merchants, due to the soldiers’ need of supplies. Historians believe it was easier for these provinces to accept Romanization because of their enhanced living conditions under Roman