The rise of the Roman Empire can be traced back to Italy of the eighth century BCE. This article takes the story of Rome from the foundation of the city of Rome in the 8th century BCE right up to the reign of the first emperor, Augustus, in the first century BCE.Īn overview of the entire history of the Roman Empire, from origins to the fall of the Western Empire, can be found in the article the Roman Empire.įor more on the society and culture of ancient Rome, go to the article on the Civilization of Ancient Rome.
The rise of the Roman Empire took place over centuries and included many ups and downs.
