Map of the Expansion of the Roman Republic (c. 260 - 30 BCE)

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This map illustrates the territorial expansion of the Roman Republic from approximately 260 to 30 BCE, highlighting how a once-local power in central Italy transformed into a Mediterranean empire. From early campaigns in Sicily and Spain to sweeping conquests in the east and north, Rome grew through relentless warfare, strategic alliances, and the systematic incorporation of conquered lands into provinces.

Beginning as a regional confederation after the Latin War (340-338 BCE), the Republic steadily expanded, defeating Carthage in three Punic Wars (264-146 BCE), subduing Macedon and Greece (168-146 BCE), and eventually annexing Asia Minor, Syria, and Gaul. Each conflict left behind a network of provinces governed by Roman officials, while internal reforms and civil wars set the stage for the Republic’s transformation into an empire. The final act came with the annexation of Egypt (30 BCE) after the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, marking the end of the Republic and the dawn of imperial rule under Augustus.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2022, December 05). Map of the Expansion of the Roman Republic (c. 260 - 30 BCE). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16762/map-of-the-expansion-of-the-roman-republic-c-260/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Expansion of the Roman Republic (c. 260 - 30 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 05, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16762/map-of-the-expansion-of-the-roman-republic-c-260/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the Expansion of the Roman Republic (c. 260 - 30 BCE)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Dec 2022, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16762/map-of-the-expansion-of-the-roman-republic-c-260/. Web. 26 Jun 2025.

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