How Did Rome Build The Roman Empire

The Roman empire was a huge empire that withstood power and strength for long periods of time, but all things come to an end eventually as did the Roman empire. When Rome first became an empire it was already very powerful and it already ruled most of the Mediterranean. The emperor Augustus was one of the main reasons that made the Roman empire so large, the empire expanded all the way north to Great Britain, east to Asia Minor, west to the Atlantic Ocean, and as far south as Egypt. Trade was also a main factor in Rome’s growth, Rome needed more raw material that Italy was lacking. Traders brought materials such as metal, cloth, and food to Rome, then in return the Romans sent back goods including jewelry, glass, and clothing. These trades