The document provides an overview of the history of Rome from its early beginnings through the Roman Empire and into modern times. It discusses how the Etruscans influenced early Rome and the development of trade and agriculture. During the Roman Empire, all citizens could participate in assemblies and the Senate and consuls shared power while Roman culture spread across the Mediterranean. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire carried on Roman traditions for over 1000 years. Today, Rome's economy depends on tourism and it is a center for banking and fashion, containing landmarks like the Vatican and Pantheon.