As Greece reached the pinnacle of its prosperity Rome which lye slightly to the west slowly began its rise as a civilization. The Greeks centered their culture around Art and literature whereas opposed to the Romans who settled their culture upon warfare and leadership. Without planing it Rome rose very steadily as an empire. Shortly before Christ most of the surrounding cities and nations were at peace under Rome's rule. Rome was established upon seven …showed first 75 words of 681 total…

…showed last 75 words of 681 total…things began the downfall of roman German barbarians, Upper Italy's revolt, rivalry of Marius and Sulla And the transfer of leader ship from the public to the aristocrats. Under one-man-rule the Romans conquered many lands until the end of the line of Augustus. When the Byzantine Empire grew transferred its capitol to Greece and as they rose the Romans fell. Finally invasion of barbarians from the north finished the Romans and ended their empire forever.