The expansion of ancient Rome into a world empire is an almost perfect example of geo-politics and the ensuing warfare that followed. And, Rome’s location on the Italian peninsula was ideal for dominating the origin of its empire.
The Italian peninsula extends into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. It “divides” the sea and its surrounding land masses, giving ancient Rome access to the Mediterranean civilizations, such as ancient Greece, via land and sea. The peninsula’s extension into Sicily made this large island a stepping stone into North Africa.
Once Carthage had been reduced, the Roman roadways and the Roman fleet provided access to every part of what would become its empire.
The Italian peninsula extends into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. It “divides” the sea and its surrounding land masses, giving ancient Rome access to the Mediterranean civilizations, such as ancient Greece, via land and sea. The peninsula’s extension into Sicily made this large island a stepping stone into North Africa.
Once Carthage had been reduced, the Roman roadways and the Roman fleet provided access to every part of what would become its empire.
