So- would I be safe to say that during the middle republic Rome

>>3180066
I think it would be best to say that although the political structure created some remarkable issues (like assigning unfit but politically powerful generals to armies resulting in a shitload of defeats), said structure was the main reason for Rome's success.
I mean think about it: Rome was organized enough to basically enforce a proto-mobilization when needed. That's some fairly insane organization for the period.

>>3180066

On the contrary, Rome's revolutionary (for the day) political structure is exactly what made them so successful during the Republican era.

>>3182020

Their success is difficult to argue against for sure. They just would not have dominated the region without their political strength.

Having said that, I think the election of consul meant they were poorly led at times and the rotation of generals meant their campaigns weren't quite as well considered as they could have been.

Some of the floggings they took would have decimated other people's though without their political prowess holding them together.