Over time, the Roman Empire grew ever larger, encompassing most of what is now Europe and large parts of the Middle East. Peoples from those countries were assimilated into the Empire as Roman citizens. Their resources further enriched and strengthened the Empire.A significant addition to the Roman army were Germans who although discriminated against at every level, proved to be more than capable as soldiers and officers. A young German found favor with a high ranking Roman officer after saving his son from drowning, Ultimately, that youth, Alaric, also found favor with the Emperor. He faced adversity on several levels but persevered to become a highly respected general.Forces within the Roman Senate and a high-ranking general planned to take control of the government by disposing of the Emperor and replacing him with the Emperor's young malleable son.The Emperor was poisoned, his young son established as the pseudo Emperor, and control of the senate and army controlled by a chosen few.However, their growth reached a peak and the resources that had been utilized and shared throughout the Empire began to decline to the point that many outside of the Empire
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