Rome's Growing Empire (21h 4min, apr 21, 100 y – 11h 57min, aug 16, 200 y)
Description:
When Rome became an empire, it already controlled most of the Mediterranean world. Augustus and the emperors who followed him further expanded the empire. Some emperors conquered territories to control hostile neighbors Other Roman leaders wanted to gain control of gold, farmland, and other resources. By the early 100s, AD's the Roman's had taken over gaul and central Europe. Britain, Asia Mnor, Mesopotamia, and the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. Also the north Africain coast.Added to timeline:
Date:
21h 4min, apr 21, 100 y
11h 57min, aug 16, 200 y
~ 100 years