Depends on Emperor, but mainly was the army. The army conquered many lands such as the land now called England. They even got as fair to Asia, before being pushed back. As well when conquering those lands, they gained Servus or slaves. That could then go to be a Tiro, or Auxilia. With all of that brought power and wealth. As well a lasting image of how terrifying the empire was.
Father of liberalism (John locke)
gravity (Isaac newton)
master of philosophy (Jean jacques)
political French philosopher (baron de montesquieu)
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