... class, called the 'equestrian order'. This new class competed with the patricians for power in the government. The citizens began splitting into two parties. The Imperialists, led by General Scipio Africanus, wanted to continue expanding eastward. The Conservatives, led by Senator Cato the Elder, wanted to settle down and stop expanding. As time went on, the Imperialists increasingly prevailed. By the ... in a virtual state of war. In 429, Vandals conquered Africa. In 410, Britain fell. In 451, the Huns took most of Europe. When Atilla the Hun came to Rome, Pope Leo was able to convince...

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