The ancient Romans created an empire that covered most of Europe and their language, laws, and religion helped to shape the medieval and modern European civilizations that followed Rome s fall. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient Rome and then examines these questions: How Did Dissatisfaction with the Monarchy Give Rise to the Roman Republic? How Did Internal Conflict Destroy the Republic and Give Birth to an Empire? How Did a Persecuted Faith Become the Official Religion of Rome? How Did External Threats and Internal Decline Cause Western Rome's Demise? .

A brief history of ancient Rome -- How did dissatisfaction with the monarchy give rise to the Roman republic? -- How did internal conflict destroy the republic and give birth to an empire? -- How did a persecuted faith become the official religion of Rome? -- How did external threats and internal decline cause western Rome's demise?.