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How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Some Roman Emperors were known to command their army poorly.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Emperor Commodus was not interested in military matters, so he neglected the army.
Pro claim 2
Emperor Nero wasted money and resources, and as a consequence, the empire lost various territories.
Con claim 1
Under Emperor Augustus' rule, Rome conquered Egypt and Dalmatia. The empire also grew south and east in Africa, north and east into Germania, and south-west in Spain.
Con claim 2
Emperor Trajan was considered the most successful military man in Roman history, as he expanded the empire to its greatest extent.