List the reasons that contributed to the establishment of Roman rule over the Mediterranean.

In ancient times, one of the most powerful states was Rome, which in the 1st century BC. turned into an empire. All the power of Rome was personified by two forces: the army and skillful politics. Thanks to cunning tricks and the ability to manipulate, the politicians of Rome were able to seize large territories without using special military force. Playing on the internal enmity or ambitions of their opponents, they knew how to play them against each other, and then they brought in their troops and established their dominion. Naturally, even the most cunning tricks would not have been successful if not for the well-organized army of Rome, which also played a significant role in the conquest of vast territories.