:Latin was undoubtedly an influence in the success of the Roman Empire. Aside from its own qualities, such as being able to use few words to express complex or powerful ideas, it also served as a uniting force of Roman [[culture]], and perhaps most importantly, the language of the [[Law]]. The fact that Latin remains a prestigious language today is a testament to its linguistic and cultural strength. (Addison) | :Latin was undoubtedly an influence in the success of the Roman Empire. Aside from its own qualities, such as being able to use few words to express complex or powerful ideas, it also served as a uniting force of Roman [[culture]], and perhaps most importantly, the language of the [[Law]]. The fact that Latin remains a prestigious language today is a testament to its linguistic and cultural strength. (Addison) |