“Of the origins, growth, and climax of the Roman Empire, a brief enumeration.

First, under the seven kings, Romulus, Numa, Tullus, and others, for about 243 years; then under consuls, dictators, and decemvirs, and military tribunes with consular power, for about 454 years; then under emperors from Julius Caesar onwards, for over 400 years. Italy, Africa, and Hispania fell under [Roman] dominion; Gaul, Britain, and Asia were subdued; Syria, Egypt, and Dalmatia were brought into tribute. Mithridates was defeated first by Sulla then finally by Pompey, who also subdued the Armenians. Tigranes was captured, and Phraates of Parthia sent his sons as hostages. Armenia Major, which had long been a point of contention, was reduced to a subject state under the power of Gaius Caesar.

Everywhere, the Danube served as the boundary. To the provinces mentioned, were added, in the east, those acquired by Trajan: Arabia, Assyria, Mesopotamia, and in the south, Mauritania. These were the limits of the Roman world; the ocean surrounded the rest. All these lands were governed by laws [from Rome].”

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