Curated OER
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire rose and fell. Outline the failures in agriculture, economics, military, and government that weakened Rome, setting the stage for complete devastation as Germanic Tribes invaded.
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The Roman Republic
Explore the struggles, laws, and government of Early Rome. Great images and easy to follow information make this a great accent to any lecture on Ancient Rome and the Early Republic.
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Outlines of Roman History: The Military System
The strength of the organization of the Roman army was the key to its success. Read about the composition of the army, Roman military strategy, and weaponry. The road system allowed the army to reach every part of Italy easily.
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Outlines of Roman History: The Conquests in the East
Rome's power is challenged by kingdoms in the East, especially Philip V of Macedonia. After three wars against Macedonia and one against Antiochus of Syria, Rome shows her strength.
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Outlines of Roman History: Third Punic War and Reduction of Africa
Read about the exciting and futile attempt by Carthage to resist capture and destruction by the Romans in the Third Punic War.
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Outlines of Roman History: Pacification of the Provinces
Rome cannot rest after conquering lands. With often brutal methods, she subdues and consolidates her conquests, and perfects the province system. A slave revolt in Sicily, though, is an indication of problems to come.
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Outlines of Roman History: Times of Marius and Sulla: Rise of Marius
In this section of a chapter in William Morey's 1901 textbook, you will find out about Marius and his reorganization of the Roman army.
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Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
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Outlines of Roman History: The Growing Influence of Caesar
When reading this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you'll find out about the beginnings of Julius Caesar's power in the Roman Republic.
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Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Pompey and Caesar
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.
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Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: New Imperial Government
In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, he shows the changes Augustus made in the government of Rome as the empire was being established.
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Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Tiberius
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.