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412. Romans in Space: Star Wars, Dune and Beyond...
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The Decline of the Roman Empire in Science Fiction
This chapter explores how the decline of the Roman Empire is depicted in science fiction, drawing parallels between fictional empires and real historical examples. It also discusses the concept of a psychohistorian predicting the collapse of an empire and the surprising emergence of characters like the Mule in the Foundation series.
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