what happened In the course of its expansions from 264 to 133 B.C to the political values of the Roman Republic
2007-06-27 04:58:06 · 2 answers · asked by why? when? where? 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It was all about the empire; empire over and above all. Having said that, however, there were those who also believed that not everyone in a position of leadership was good for the empire (indeed they were not). Rome had a senate that was chosen by the people, it also had a variety of junior emperors and governors in various locations who would lead the people. When their leadership failed they were replaced (sometimes violently so). But through all of this, the main political value, was the value of Rome itself, as a living and dynamic empire of the people and for the good of the people,
2007-06-27 05:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wild guess - the noble families consolidated their grip on power at the expense of the Senate and the people
2007-06-27 12:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋