I would calmly ask why and for a possible refund before i turned things violently
Rome managed to overcome it's difficulties with having issues in it's leading structure and the highest chain in command; namely Roman generals at the time wanted glory for themselves which prevented them from beating Carthage for some period together with the fact that Carthage had the incredible general Hannibal. After they consolidated and joined forces together, they were able to beat Carthage after a campaign of war.
Mona Lisa for paintings
David by Michealangelo for sculptures
The Prince for books
The pulley for inventions
hope this helps