<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliThroughout the centuries of imperial expansion, decline, and fall, Italy took a back seat as the realm of power moved with the armies away from Rome, east to Byzantium and to the north as far as Gaul or Germany.  <response>: Katika karne zote za upanuzi, kupungua, na kuanguka kwa milki hiyo, Italia ilichukua nafasi ya nyuma wakati milki ya nguvu ilipohama na majeshi kutoka Roma, mashariki hadi Byzantium na kaskazini hadi Gaul au Ujerumani. 