Romans: Inclusive Conquest And Loyal Citizens

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Explains that the Romans ruthlessly conquered Carthage and the rest of the Mediterranean region, but also gained the allegiance of most of the people they subdued. How? By giving them citizenship and including them in the benefits of empire, best exemplified by one of Rome's good emperors, Hadrian. Provides details of Hadrian's journey to ancient Britain and the construction of Hadrian's Wall to protect British tribes that came under the protection of the Roman Empire.