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What enabled the Romans to build such an extensive empire?
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043275339 What enabled the Romans to build such an extensive empire? Historians have debated this question for centuries and in order to attempt an answer it is essential to look at the key features of government, trade, populace and military. The enigma that enabled a small region in Italy to develop into a vast Empire in the space of 53 years is not an easy process to explain. Rome possessed a unique political system; its army was vast and exceptionally skilful. She secured a substantial trading system which helped to swell the cofferssystem that helped to swell the coffers and applied psychological influence in order to overcome the conquered masses. There have been a range of attempts in history to recreate Rome's' accomplishments with varying degrees of success. Its engineering feats and symbolism is evident to this day, but ultimately, internal strife caused this great Empire to eventually implode. There is no doubt that...
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