Synopsis

From humble hill villages, the Romans forged an empire that would dominate the Mediterranean. Their ascent began with a mythic fratricide and culminated in victory over Carthage, but with territorial gains came escalating violence. The historian argues that as Rome expanded, its own ambition and brutality ultimately undermined it, transforming the republic into its own undoing. This is the story of Rome's rise – a tale of conquest, power, and the corrosive nature of unchecked growth.