why was rome so successful for so long?

Answer 1

It had a powerful military with legendary discipline and had a technological edge on its neighbors. It also had a flawed, but powerful governing system under the Republic, the flase Republic and the Imperial system. It was also able to incorporate the beliefs and abilities of foreign peoples without damaging the sense of being Roman that most people living within Rome's borders felt. Romans, citizens and even many non -citizens, had a sense of nationalism which predated such ideas by over a millenium, although this was weaker or stronger based on specific circustances like military revolts, and was dying after the Pax Romana.

Answer 2

That is an extremely complicated answer that can only be successfully answered by reading a history book on Rome. It was a combination of factors at different times, including but not limited to an effecient military structure, effecient bureacracy, and inventive scientists. It had a rich culture and a strong sense of idenity. In addition, when it conquered other areas, it did not seek to overtly oppress them or over tax them. In fact, many peoples conditions were improved due to not only trade with Rome, but what Rome built for them. Of course, this was what helped build rome, and its legacy helped it last, but over time it's bureacracy became over burdensome and ineffecient, and it's conquered nations were bled of wealth. It became a decadent culture, in which it's people lost the will to protect what their forefathers had accomplished, but enjoyed the fruits of those predecessors labors. As I said, this is extremely basic, and you should read a book on the subject.

Answer 3

Others have given the answer

Rome was successful because it benefitted those in the Empire. People wanted to be Roman.

When the Roman legions left Britain and it was left to local rule, a delegation was sent to ask for them to be returned and provide protection.

The German barbarians that invaded tried to prop up the Empire. They took Roman titles and pretended to be Roman. It was easier to keep it going and keep the systems in place.

Answer 4

Because their armies were extremely well organised as were their battle plans. They also built cities and roads. The roads made it easier for people to travel and pay taxes or have them collected.

Other armies may have had more people but not the same organisation so the Romans were more powerful in conquering.

In the end they spread themselves too thinly and abandoned a lot of what they had achieved because they had so many wars to fight. They took on too much 'cos they got greedy.

Answer 5

I'd say 15 to 20 minutes. Without the constant threat of eternal damnation hanging over my head, there is no telling what I would be doing. Raping Pillaging Eating babies. Dog and cats, living together. Mass Hysteria

Answer 6

By building great sewers and baths. While everything that the others mention may have something to do with it, it was Roman plumbing that really turned the trick. Sure, roads and armies and cultural tolerance are great, but aquaducts and access to hot baths are better.

Answer 7

In my own opinion, I think it was when they expanded (took over territory) the people being taken over benefited. i.e. systems were put in place for a better society. And generally, they were allowed to be who they were before. (minus allegence to Caesar). Being a Roman citizen was considered to be a privelage.