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Roman Republic
The Roman Republic grew from a city-state into the master of the Mediterranean, defeating Carthage and the Hellenistic kingdoms. It was governed by elected magistrates and the Senate. Civil wars in the 1st century BCE ended with Augustus becoming the first emperor.
Key facts
| Dates | 509 – 27 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Greece, Rome & Byzantium |
| Continent | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Capital | Rome |
| Religion(s) | Ancient Roman religion |
Before & after
Preceded by
Carthaginian Empire Antigonid Macedonia Seleucid Empire Phoenician city-states Kingdom of Pergamon Kingdom of Bithynia Etruscan civilisation Kingdom of Epirus Achaean League
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.