The first emperor, Augustus, reduced the size of the senate from 900<span> members to </span>600<span>, even though there were only about </span>100<span> to </span>200<span> active senators at one time.
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In general, the Romans defeated Hannibal because they "<span>avoided battle, waited, and counted on the loyalty of their allies," since throughout most of the conflict Hannibal had a much larger army. </span>
"eu" good or well thantos- death meaning good death
