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The Roman victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars gave way to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Despite the great victories of Carthage during the wars, the Romans were able to outmaneuver and eventually conquer the remains of the African empire
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The Gracchi brothers attempted to address growing inequalities through land reforms and price controls.
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The Roman and Chinese had much similarities but also many differences. Their economies were both agrarian and monetized, but adopted different models of production organization. Their societies were both patriarchic, conservative and stratified.
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The Polos were likely shrewd, alert, and courageous; they traded with th