Barbarian attacks and inflation forced in increase in salary to soldiers that were becoming more difficult to recruit. To meet the increased salary, taxes were increased, causing a rise in inflation. The Roman Empire became in essence strapped for cash, and as their demands on the Roman citizens became higher discontent and unrest resulted. Claudius and Aurelian managed to stave off collapse for a time, and in the process much o

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)