Rome strengthens her position on the Italian peninsula, defeating her neighbors, and establishing a method of incorporating and governing colonies which she will use in her future expansion.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.

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.

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.

In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you read about the influence of the military in choosing four emperors in one year.