For the last fifteen centuries, strong men have sought to revive the glories of the old Roman Empire, welding together the various nations of Europe. Beginning with Charlemagne and continuing through Charles V, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Kaiser William II, and Adolph Hitler--all have signally failed, though at times the goal seemed almost within reach.
Kwa karne kumi na tatu za mwisho, watu wenye nguvu wametafuta kuhuisha utukufu wa Himaya ya Kirumi ya zamani, wakiunganisha pamoja mataifa mbalimbali ya Ulaya. Tukianza na Charlemagne na kuendelea na Charles V, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Kaiser William II, na Adolph Hitler--wote kwa ishara wameshindwa, japo kwa wakati lengo lilionekana kufikiwa.