The Roman Empire ruled from 509 BC to 476 AD. It began as a republic in 509 BC. The Republic
survived until the death of Julius Caesar in 27 BC. After he died his nephew, Octavius, became
emperor. This was the beginning of the Roman Empire. The Empire went through many emperors,
some good and some bad. The Empire was finally ended after many waves of Germanic people
attacked. The City of Rome was finally captured in 476 AD. This is considered the official "fall" of
the empire.
survived until the death of Julius Caesar in 27 BC. After he died his nephew, Octavius, became
emperor. This was the beginning of the Roman Empire. The Empire went through many emperors,
some good and some bad. The Empire was finally ended after many waves of Germanic people
attacked. The City of Rome was finally captured in 476 AD. This is considered the official "fall" of
the empire.
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