Roman Empire

The Roman Empire

History records the Roman Empire as one of the biggest and long lived empires . The Roman governance was based on a unique mix of democracy and republic , mostly resembling that of the ancient Greeks . The Roman civilization was spread throughout the known world through conquests by the invincible Roman legionaries , where individuals fought for personal reputation and glory . These legionaries were highly organized , each with a strength of about 5000 to 6000 men The Roman army is considered the first professional army in the world with full time

soldiers paid for their services . Apart from combat troops and officers , each legion also had non-combat men like clerks surgeons and messengers . The Roman Empire was the main hub for developments in technology , culture , literature and architecture . The phrase All Roads Lead to Rome , perhaps had a practical meaning with the Roman Empire having about 50 ,000 miles of roads (UNRV , 2008 . The Roman Empire was well ahead of its times in infrastructure with bridges aqueducts and public baths . Between the first and second centuries , the Roman Empire had a population of about 60 million , which at that time corresponded to one-fifth of the world population

The Romans followed a religion devoid of a single , universal God and a core belief . Their religion had a complex mix of rituals , taboos , superstitions which were attributed to several sources , handed down through centuries . The practice of religion was a more public obligation than a revered ritual . The state 's approach to...