Roman Republic

The Roman Republic was the era of classical Roman civilization from 509 BC to 27 BC, during which Rome's control expanded from its immediate surroundings to hegemony over the entire Mediterranean world. The Roman Republic was a system of government characterized by a cultural mix of Latin, Etruscan, Sabine, Oscan, and Greek influences, with a political organization that developed at around the same time as direct democracy in Ancient Greece. The Republic was marked by near-perpetual war, and its first major enemy was Carthage, against which it waged three wars, ultimately emerging as the dominant power of the ancient Mediterranean world. However, internal conflicts, including the Conflict of the Orders and the rise of civil war, ultimately led to the downfall of the Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire in 27 BC under the leadership of Augustus.learn more on wikipedia