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Early Rome is a term which is used to indicate the early part of the history of ancient Rome. It goes from the monarchy (which lasted 244 years, 753-509 BC) to the mid-republic, usually before First Punic war (218-201 BC). During the monarchy the kings were in charge and we do not have any information on what offices there were. During 482 years of the Roman Republic (509-27 BC) the highest office was that of the two annually elected consuls, who were the heads of the Republic. During the 503 years of rule by emperors (27 BC- 476 BC) the emperors were absolute rulers. In the early part of this period the consulship was still regarded as being prestigious, but it was reduced to a mere .ceremonial role. The governors of the Roman provinces were the most powerful officials. In the later part of this period the Magister officiorum (master of the officers), who was the head of the officials at the imperial court, had the most prestigious office.

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