Explore how Pompey the Great, Rome’s military genius, reshaped the eastern empire by defeating piracy and Mithridates VI, yet ultimately fell to Julius Caesar, illustrating the fatal contradictions of the late Roman Republic.
The Roman Empire's unparalleled military success was not solely attributed to its formidable legions. A crucial component of its dominance lay in the sophisticated infrastructure that underpinned its operations. The empire's ability to project power over vast distances was facilitated by a network of engineering marvels.
