This three-page undergraduate paper describe how Rome, the village, emerged to become Rome the most powerful Mediterranean Empire. After a prolonged series of wars and struggle, the city of Rome became one of the most famous empires of the world. The strength of the Romans shone through as they persevered to attain power. Carthage, their powerful rival, lost at Romans' hands. After attaining much power, however, Rome faltered and became weak as its influential became greedy, amoral and selfish, before leaders stood up again to make things right. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.