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... One reason for Rome becoming such a large empire was the massive armies. ... The government maintained order in Rome, defended the frontiers, and made sure all the laws set, were being followed. Grains, meat, silk, glassware, jewelry and many other objects were imported by Rome, and 50,000 miles of paved highways made trade very easy. A strong working government, great trading, and a strong army would have made Rome the ultimate empire. ...
Many emperors and loyal soldiers, helped slow down the decline of Rome, but the wars and the economical problems were too much for them to handle. Barbarians and other enemies of Rome launched many attacks against it, many of which were successful because the Roman legions were not always able to defend the borders very well. ... , there were a lot of civil wars in Rome, which broke down the citys government as well as its economy. ... Sellers raised the prices of everything, causing inflation throughout Rome. ... When Rome was still a small city, it was run by a certain effective government which worked well.
Approximate Word count = 840
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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