Ancient Rome, Compared With Early Modern Europe Throughout history, we have seen the rise and fall of incredible civilizations, societies and ideas. As the Romans prevailed over Europe for one thousand years (from roughly 500 BC to 500 AD), the early modern Europeans from about the 1400's to the 1800's put forward some ideas which were key in the development of our modern world. Had Europe progressed considerably one thousand years after the fall of the Roman …
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…system which led to a healthier environment. Although poverty has always been omnipresent, early modern Europeans seemed to suffer of extreme poverty unknown to the Romans. Ancient Rome was a better society in terms of daily life. The extensiveness of their culture and knowhow is very impressive. By examining the facts elaborated in this essay, it is clear the ancient Romans had an advantage in terms of social structure and organization over early modern Europe.