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{{Rome}}
{{Rome}}
The '''Roman Empire''' was an empire created by the Romans in approximately 46 BC, marked by the appointment of [[Julius Caesar]] as perpetual director. Alternatively, the appointment of [[Augustus Caesar]] as ruler in 27 BC has been used as the starting date for the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was the direct successor to the [[Roman Republic]] which had already established Rome as the dominant force in the west. Because of this succession, there is no definitive date when the [[Roman Republic]] became the Roman Empire. While the general goal of the Empire became keeping the status quo instead of adding new territory, there were still some changes and continuing growth. Britain was added in 44 AD as well as other small conquests until the empire reached its height in about 117 AD.
The '''Roman Empire''' was an empire created by the Romans in approximately 46 BC, marked by the appointment of [[Julius Caesar]] as perpetual director. Alternatively, the appointment of [[Augustus Caesar]] as ruler in 27 BC has been used as the starting date for the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was the direct successor to the [[Roman Republic]] which had already established Rome as the dominant force in the west. Because of this succession, there is no definitive date when the [[Roman Republic]] became the Roman Empire. Utilizing the rule of law and a strong military, the Roman Empire ruled most of the western civilized world. While the general goal of the Empire became keeping the status quo instead of adding new territory, there were still some changes and continuing growth. Britain was added in 44 AD as well as other small conquests until the empire reached its height in about 117 AD.
Rome may be credited with creating the virtue of [[civic republicanism]]: that a citizen should give his life in battle or in work to the glory of the Republic.
Rome may be credited with creating the virtue of [[civic republicanism]]: that a citizen should give his life in battle or in work to the glory of the Republic.