Because of the Shogun period, the emperors became weaker because shoguns held power, while their regents gained more power as they worked with shoguns. The nobles got more land like in most feudal societies which resulted in more power while the peasants started paying more taxes because of the implemented system.
Plebeians:a member of the lower social classes
Cannae:an ancient town in SE Italy
Alps:the highest and most extensive mountain range system.
Pyrenees:a mountain range between France and Spain.
Punic wars:series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
Fabius Maximus:a roman politician and general
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