VOCABULARY STORY 118 WHY ROME SHOULD HAVE KEPT NORTH AFRICA
A cogent if rudimentary case can be made why Rome should have protected North
Africa. The food from there kept the Empire solvent. It would have been sage to
have military forces to have the Barbarians show restraint.
As it was, they crossed over into North Africa and were pervasive all over.
It kindled problems with coercion as the Barbarians despoiled the land. People
became resigned and inured to the situation. Food and taxes stopped going to Rome.
A convincing if simplistic case can be made why Rome should have protected North
Africa. The food from there kept the Empire financially workable. It would have been wise to
have military forces to have the Barbarians show control.
As it was, they crossed over into North Africa and were everywhere all over.
It started problems with violent robberies as the Barbarians despoiled the land. People
became fatalistic and used to the situation. Food and taxes stopped going to Rome.
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