How did Rome, a small settlement in central Italy, expand to conquer and control the entire Mediterranean world of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa? What allowed Rome to retain such a large empire for so long, and what caused the loss of the western half of the empire?

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Rise of the Roman Empire Romes rise to power was a complex process driven by several factors 1 Military Prowess Effective army Roman legions were welltrained disciplined and adaptable They employed ad... View the full answer