The Fall of the Roman Republic
Historical Enrichment Course
How the Republic balanced power for four centuries, why that balance failed, and how Augustus built an empire on its ruins — with Caesar's decision at the Rubicon placed in your hands.
Start here — the story
For four hundred years Rome had no king — and the Romans would kill to keep it that way. Then one general stopped at a muddy little river and decided that the rules no longer applied to him.
The Complete Guide to the Fall of the Roman Republic — 7 chapters, about 18 minutes. You are not expected to know anything before you start.
What you’ll be able to explain
- Explain how the Roman Republic balanced power between its institutions
- Analyse the causes of the Republic's collapse
- Judge Caesar's decision at the Rubicon on the evidence available in 49 BC
This is not part of any examination specification Incandio supports. Nothing here is required for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History, whose depth studies begin with the French Revolution.