Roman military spending also funded a large civil-engineering workforce. Troops spent much of their time on public works, including projects that supplied water and helped move food. Those activities supported the bread and circuses associated with imperial rule. Providing those public needs helped sustain political stability, while disruption of the system contributed to imperial difficulties.
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Roman army spending also supported public works
The Roman army's civil-engineering role links military spending with water, transport, and food-distribution infrastructure.