How Did The Barbarians Build Trade In The Roman Empire

149 Words1 Pages
Trade was vital to the Roman Empire. It allowed the empire to not only become an economic power, but it also led to vast expansion. They relied on trade economically to move the distribution of foods and goods to places around the world. The Romans made sure that the routes were safe by building lighthouses, harbours, and establishing roman soldiers throughout the roads. However, after the central imperial government disappeared, roads and borders were left undefended and the barbarians disrupted the trade. The lack of military on the borders allowed barbarians to target and attack the big cities in Italy and Gaul taking loot. Owners of big trading companies gradually reduced the amount of trade interaction with these cities because they felt