Murder, Greed, and Corrupt Politicians: The Fall of the Roman Republic

With a prompt that has been written about countless times, this essay argues the fall of Roman Republic was inevitable by examining end republic through new lens- political instability. This paper draws on primary sources and key individuals such as Julius Caesar lesser-known Gracchi brothers. The title does not lie – Rome is filled with exciting twists turns are examined within work. focused three important leaders from roughly 130-40BC. Brothers introduced strategy to gain power Tribunes set precedent for violence in Republic. Lucius Sulla utilized his unstoppable military control dictator removed plebeian favour reforms, removing citizens Rome. Republic’s final leader; thirst self-interest what eventually caused come an end. reader will find ancient politics much more violent than its modern-day counterpart. did end, but why? Could these figures have made different choices might saved Rome?