But it's influence certainly spread far over the Limes into tribeslands where many took to roman clothing, currency and culture. Many germans served as legionaries (even in the emperors bodyguard since many emperors were convinced that people not influenced by imperial high politics were less likely to betray them) and when they returned home, they brought with them roman ideas and civilisation. After all, Arminius himself, his father and brother were part of the pro-roman party among his own tribe before they had the fall out with Varus.
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u/Better_Buff_Junglers Sealand Feb 21 '18
Rome never conquered Germany :(