the political, economical, social and military sectors of Rome all escorted it into its downfall of both the Republic and the Empire. The political sector led Rome into division, and the loss of its title as the capital. The social sector led a decline in the population due to food shortages and illness and lack of confidence in the empire. The economical sector had disruption of trade and inflation and the unemployment of the lower class.
The forms of government associated with the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations both greatly influenced other governments of the modern world. Both the Roman republic and Greek democracy used similar ways in which they granted citizen rights and managed their respective city-states. They differed most significantly with regard to their methods of decision-making and distributing power.
Ancient Rome was not just a place of extravagant structures and magnificent architecture, it was an extremely violent place to live. Through examining the different factors affecting the everyday lives of the ancient Romans we also see the ways in which the social order and law enforcement of that era differs to that of today's society.
Discusses the power struggle between aristocrats in the ancient Republic of Rome. Describes the advanced political structure developed by the patricians. Compares it to American democracy.