This society brought about the end of a cycle in which the foundation and direction of the Greek philosophy was taken to a much level more physical, self indulgent level.

In the Greek philosophy, bigger was not necessarily better, but with Rome, they could not conquer too much land or have too much wealth, etc.

The potential of humans was realized in a domination over nature, the ability to construct buildings of unprecedented size and creature comforts.

Domination over all surrounding cultures, the planting of the 'Roman' society and philosophy over large areas of the earth

The Romans built upon the achievement of other preceding societies and conquered societies and used their technology and accomplishments as means to an end, the construction of a perfect Roman Society.

Man was now the 'God' in the form of an emperor.

There were many 'Gods' to whom the Romans paid homage and sacrificed to, but the Emperor was supreme ruler

This was a Society in which Romans had conquered most adversaries and how they handled that responsibility.