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Rome built up a large empire. The various conquered peoples were integrated into the economy of the empire and participated in thriving trading networks which extended throughout the empire by selling their specialist local products. Trade was encouraged through low taxes and the construction of infrastructure (roads, bridges, ports, aqueducts, canals, dams and the like). The economy of the empire depended on political stability. It thrived during the 200-year period of relative political stability within the empire which historians call Pax Romana (Roman peace). After this, internal political strife, civil wars and attempted invasions of areas of the empire by its neighbours undermined the economy of the empire.

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