Academic paper from 2013 in the field of History - World History - Prehistory, Antiquity, Grade: 15/20, University of Luxembourg, Course: Introduction to Scientific Work, Language: German.

Abstract: On one hand, Rome was feared by the East for its power, while on the other hand, it was admired as the mighty "Republic of the West." This was because the Romans managed to maintain lasting peace with their allies and live together in a democratic system free from envy and discord, unlike most other peoples of that time. By the end of the Second Punic War, the Roman Empire had firmly established its dominance in the Mediterranean, both at sea and on land. However, this had repercussions on domestic political conditions. Boris Dreyer identifies a "crisis of political leadership," an "agricultural crisis," and a " .