The Roman Empire was a dominant historical power that expanded its influence from the struggle against Celtic tribes into regions like Gaul. Following its eventual collapse, the empire left a foundational administrative and cultural legacy that profoundly shaped the development of emerging Germanic kingdoms.
“The increasing military demands on the empire's borders weighed heavily on imperial coffers during the 3rd and fourth centuries AD. This in turn saw a decline in obligatory gains from the state as they couldn't afford to fund the games.”