User:Dontuseurrealname/sandbox/Roman Empire (rewrite)

Transition from Republic to Empire
For most of its history, ancient Roman civilization had been governed by a Republic, which had hegemonic control over the Mediterranean Sea. Between the years 134-44 BC, the Republic experienced a prolonged period of political turmoil, which included Sulla's forceful assumption of authoritarian power as dictator. Forty years later, famed war general and politician Julius Caesar marched his legions on the capital of Rome and declared a civil war on his ally-turned-rival, Pompey.

Pax Romana
Following the defeat of Antony's forces, Octavian assumed power as the sole ruler of Rome, receiving the titles of Princeps and Augustus.