Rome is one of the longest lasting and influential civilizations in the world. Located in the Italian Peninsula and eventually spreading out from England in the north, the Caspian Sea in the east, Spain in the west, and Egypt in the south, Rome was also one of the biggest empires in the world. Laws and culture standards of the Romans have influenced Western culture beyond reckoning. To put it plainly: although Rome had slaves, ruthless dictators, elephant-riding enemies, a wide range of social inequality, and little tolerance for enemy nations, Rome is, in my opinion, the most glorious civilization that has or ever will be on this planet.