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Roman Empire

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Also known as Imperium Romanum, Romanum imperium, imperium romanum

period of ancient Rome following the Republic

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The Roman Empire was the period of ancient Rome that came after the Republic, during which Rome was governed by emperors rather than elected officials. It matters because it was one of history's largest and most influential civilizations, shaping Western law, government, language, and culture for centuries to come.

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Vinony's link graph records 18,370 inbound references to Roman Empire, and connects out to Hellenistic-era warships, classical antiquity and Roman province.

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It is catalogued under topics including 1st-century BC establishments in Italy, 20s BC establishments in the Roman Empire and 27 BC establishments.

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Demonym
Rómhánach
Population
87500000 (0014)
Area
5957000
Image
Inscription Theatre Leptis Magna Libya.JPG
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Roman Empire
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Atlas of ancient Rome
native label
Βασιλεία τῶν Ῥωμαίων
dissolved, abolished or demolished date
0395-01-17
end time
0395-00-00
start time
0027-01-00
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