Roman Empire

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Roman Empire

˙The Roman Empire was a strong hold over the Mediterranean for many
years. Being the goal of most all world leaders, the Romans wanted land along
with their power. They set their eyes on the valuable lands around them and the
Mediterranean world as well as parts of Northern Europe and Asia. The Roman
civilization and culture was much influenced by the Phonetians and Greeks. Later,
the Romans were in control of these lands and their people. Three of their prize
provinces held at much value to them were Thrace, Macedonia, Greece.
These three lands were all located in the same area, providing a throughway
to Rome for trade routes from China and the Middle east. Thrace, being on the
south western coast of the Black Sea made it easy for the Romans to sail farther
inland to what is today Russia. Greece was located on the Agean Sea and
Macedonia was to the north of it tieing all three provinces together.
Before Romans conquered Greece, there was a great civilization in itself
that has influenced much of the Western culture of today. The Greeks were people
that believe in beauty and the good of life. They people had a well developed
government system, religion, architechural advances, literature, and beautiful art.
Many scholars and philosophers had began to discover the longtime mysteries of
the world. The Greeks had a system of writing and were very well educated. They
were eventually taken over by King Philip V of Macedonia. He made and alliance with
Greece and gave them military aid in order for control of their government and
people. King Philip dreamed to make Macedonia a world power and intended on
starting in the Mediterranean. Rome had also set these same goals for their
future and there was nothing stopping them. One of Philips allies, Hanibel, went
against him and fought him for Macedonia. The Macedonians allied with the
Carthagenians and the Romans with the Aetolian League. By 168 B.C. Rome had
Macedonia in their command. After this, the Archaen League in Greece sought
freedom after the long rule of Macedonia. They trie...

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