The Fall Of An Empire
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The Fall Of Empires
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Author : Chad Denton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Fall Of Empires written by Chad Denton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic books categories.
A historical survey of the many ways empires have succumbed to external and internal pressures. There are no self-proclaimed empires today. After the twentieth century, with its worldwide wave of decolonizing and liberation movements, the very word "empire" conjures images of slavery, war, repression, and colonialism. None of this is to say that empires are confined to the past, however. By at least some reasonable definitions, empires do exist today. Many articles and books speak about the decline of the "American Empire," for example, or compare the history of the United States to that of Rome or the British Empire. Yet no public official would speak candidly of American "imperial" interests in the Middle East or use the word "empire" in discussions of the nation's future the same way British politicians did in the twentieth century. In addition, empires don't have to fit the classical Roman mold; there are many kinds of empire and varieties of international authority, such as cultural imperialism and economic imperialism. But it is clear empires do not last, even those that once harnessed great wealth, strong armies, and sophisticated legal systems. In The fall of empires: a brief history of imperial collapse, historian Chad Denton describes the end of seventeen empires throughout world history, from Athens to Qin China, from the Byzantium to the Mughals. He reveals--through stories of conquest, corruption, incompetence, assassination, bigotry, and environmental crisis--how even the most seemingly eternal of empires declined. For Athens and Britain it was military hubris; for Qin China and Russia it was alienating their subjects through oppression; Persia succumbed with the loss of its capital; the Khmer faced ecological catastrophe; while the Aztecs were destroyed by colonial exploitation. None of these events alone explains why the empires fell, but they do provide a glimpse into the often-unpredictable currents of history, which have so far spared no empire. A fascinating and instructive survey, The fall of empires provides compelling evidence about the fate of centralized regional or global power.
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Volume 8
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Author : Edward Gibbon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12-08
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Volume 8 written by Edward Gibbon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-08 with categories.
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Collapse Of An Empire
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Author : Yegor Gaidar
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Collapse Of An Empire written by Yegor Gaidar and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Political Science categories.
"My goal is to show the reader that the Soviet political and economic system was unstable by its very nature. It was just a question of when and how it would collapse...." —From the Introduction to Collapse of an Empire The Soviet Union was an empire in many senses of the word—a vast mix of far-flung regions and accidental citizens by way of conquest or annexation. Typical of such empires, it was built on shaky foundations. That instability made its demise inevitable, asserts Yegor Gaidar, former prime minister of Russia and architect of the "shock therapy" economic reforms of the 1990s. Yet a growing desire to return to the glory days of empire is pushing today's Russia backward into many of the same traps that made the Soviet Union untenable. In this important new book, Gaidar clearly illustrates why Russian nostalgia for empire is dangerous and ill-fated: "Dreams of returning to another era are illusory. Attempts to do so will lead to defeat." Gaidar uses world history, the Soviet experience, and economic analysis to demonstrate why swimming against this tide of history would be a huge mistake. The USSR sowed the seeds of its own economic destruction, and Gaidar worries that Russia is repeating some of those mistakes. Once again, for example, the nation is putting too many eggs into one basket, leaving the nation vulnerable to fluctuations in the energy market. The Soviets had used revenues from energy sales to prop up struggling sectors such as agriculture, which was so thoroughly ravaged by hyperindustrialization that the Soviet Union became a net importer of food. When oil prices dropped in the 1980s, that revenue stream diminished, and dependent sectors suffered heavily. Although strategies requiring austerity or sacrifice can be politically difficult, Russia needs to prepare for such downturns and restrain spending during prosperous times. Collapse of an Empire shows why it is imperative to fix the roof before it starts to rain, and why so
Are We Rome
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Author : Cullen Murphy
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2007
Are We Rome written by Cullen Murphy and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
A compelling look at the unexpected ways America resembles ancient Rome and what we must do to avoid a catastrophic fall.
The Fall Of The Empire Debt Division And The Future Of The United States
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Author : Heinz Duthel
language : en
Publisher: epubli
Release Date : 2024-09-01
The Fall Of The Empire Debt Division And The Future Of The United States written by Heinz Duthel and has been published by epubli this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-01 with Political Science categories.
"Secrets of the National Debt: Unveiling America's Hidden Financial Crisis" Discover the shocking truth behind the numbers! Secrets of the National Debt pulls back the curtain on one of the most pressing issues facing America today. This explosive book reveals how hidden costs, unchecked military spending, and political corruption have pushed the U.S. economy to the brink. From the shadowy role of the Federal Reserve to the dangerous myth of perpetual growth, this is the untold story of how the national debt threatens to unravel the American dream. If you think you know the truth about America's finances, think again. This book will change everything you thought you knew. Prepare to be shocked. Secrets of the National Debt uncovers the disturbing realities behind America's staggering debt. In this gripping exposé, you'll learn how hidden military expenses, political power plays, and economic myths are driving the U.S. toward an unprecedented financial disaster. The Global Debt Dilemma Understanding the Worldwide Debt Crisis In developed nations like the United States and the United Kingdom, debt has become an integral part of economic policy. In the U.S., the national debt has soared past $33 trillion, and in the UK, public debt now exceeds 100% of GDP. These countries have adopted a strategy of deficit financing, borrowing vast sums each year to fund government operations, from welfare programs to military expenditures. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true state of the American economy and what it means for our future. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the heart of America's financial darkness. Are you ready to discover the secrets they don't want you to know before election?
The Fall Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Martin M. Winkler
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-12-18
The Fall Of The Roman Empire written by Martin M. Winkler and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-18 with History categories.
The essays collected in this book present the first comprehensive appreciation of The Fall of the Roman Empire from historical, historiographical, and cinematic perspectives. The book also provides the principal classical sources on the period. It is a companion to Gladiator: Film and History (Blackwell, 2004) and Spartacus: Film and History (Blackwell, 2007) and completes a triad of scholarly studies on Hollywood’s greatest films about Roman history. A critical re-evaluation of the 1964 epic film The Fall of the Roman Empire, directed by Anthony Mann, from historical, film-historical, and contemporary points of view Presents a collection of scholarly essays and classical sources on the period of Roman history that ancient and modern historians have considered to be the turning point toward the eventual fall of Rome Contains a short essay by director Anthony Mann Includes a map of the Roman Empire and film stills, as well as translations of the principal ancient sources, an extensive bibliography, and a chronology of events
The Fall Of The Roman Empire
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Author : Peter Heather
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2010-11-30
The Fall Of The Roman Empire written by Peter Heather and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-30 with History categories.
The epic story of the inevitable fall of Rome's glory In The Fall of the Roman Empire, Peter Heather skillfully weaves a captivating tale of an ancient and long-lasting superpower that crumbled within the short space of a century. Its downfall was not instigated by massive rebellions or towering foes but by a small group of German-speaking asylum-seekers who audaciously defeated a vast Roman army and killed an Emperor, slowly eroding the bedrock of an empire that stood tall for over four hundred years. Heather's engaging narrative exposes the intricate dynamics that culminated in the empire's fateful decline. This extraordinary story pierces the glamour of the gilded imperial court, and delves into Rome’s interactions with Europe's barbarians, who, after centuries of contact, gradually weakened and eventually dismantled the empire. Hailed as 'triumphant' and 'fascinating', The Fall of the Roman Empire offers a masterful blend of meticulous analysis and vivid storytelling, providing fresh insights into an enigmatic chapter of history that continues to captivate the minds of historians and enthusiasts alike.
Empires
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Author : Susan E. Alcock
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-08-09
Empires written by Susan E. Alcock and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-09 with History categories.
Empires, the largest political systems of the ancient and early modern world, powerfully transformed the lives of people within and even beyond their frontiers in ways quite different from other, non-imperial societies. Appearing in all parts of the globe, and in many different epochs, empires invite comparative analysis - yet few attempts have been made to place imperial systems within such a framework. This book brings together studies by distinguished scholars from diverse academic traditions, including anthropology, archaeology, history and classics. The empires discussed include case studies from Central and South America, the Mediterranean, Europe, the Near East, South East Asia and China, and range in time from the first millennium BC to the early modern era. The book organises these detailed studies into five thematic sections: sources, approaches and definitions; empires in a wider world; imperial integration and imperial subjects; imperial ideologies; and the afterlife of empires.
The Fall Of The West
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Author : Nicholas Hagger
language : en
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Release Date : 2022-11-25
The Fall Of The West written by Nicholas Hagger and has been published by John Hunt Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-25 with History categories.
In The Syndicate (2004) Nicholas Hagger described how in the 20th century a Syndicate of élitist mega-rich families levelled down the leading Western countries by promoting revolutions, wars and independence movements against their empires, and planned a New World Order and world government that would control the earth's resources for their own benefit. In The Secret History of the West (2005) he traced the Syndicate's roots back to secret Freemasonic organisations and revolutions that undermined the West from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. In The Fall of the West (2022), the third book in his trilogy on the West, Hagger updates the story to include the pandemic and describes how Syndicate-driven 21st-century events from the War on Terror to Covid have brought the Western financial system to the brink of collapse and shifted power from the West to the East, and China. In this first impartial attempt to assemble all the evidence to date for the origin of Covid (like fitting together available pieces of a jigsaw to reveal the main picture) Hagger, the first to discover the Cultural Revolution in China in March 1966, finds that the three main features of Covid-19 were man-made by American NIAID-funded medics in 2002 and patented 73 times since 2008, and seem to have been surreptitiously used as a bio-weapon in a Syndicate plan to limit the rise of China and its expanding trade. A dangerous new Biological Age has been born, and the West faces being levelled down and a sudden fall. Hagger sees the post-Covid West's dream of creating a good New World Order - a vaccine-protected democratic, presidential, part-federal world government and World State with sufficient authority to abolish war and solve the world's post-Covid problems - as being challenged by the self-interested Syndicate's levelling-down; and to survive, it first has to go along with the Syndicate's plan for West and East to draw together into an authoritarian world government involving China, and democratise later. This is a thought-provoking work with a prophetic vision of the future.
The Fall Of The West
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Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-04-02
The Fall Of The West written by Adrian Goldsworthy and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-02 with History categories.
A sweeping narrative of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. The Fall of the Roman Empire has been a best-selling subject since the 18th century. Since then, over 200 very diverse reasons have been advocated for the collapse of the western half of the Roman Empire. Until very recently, the academic view embarrassedly downplayed the violence and destruction, in an attempt to provide a more urbane account of late antiquity: barbarian invasions were mistakenly described as the movement of peoples. It was all painfully tame and civilised. But now Adrian Goldsworthy comes forward with his trademark combination of clear narrative, common sense, and a thorough mastery of the sources. In telling the story from start to finish, he rescues the era from the diffident and mealy-mouthed: this is a red-blooded account of aggressive barbarian attacks, palace coups, scheming courtiers and corrupt emperors who set the bar for excess. It is 'old fashioned history' in the best sense: an accessible narrative with colourful characters whose story reveals the true reasons for the fall of Rome.