Corruption in Roman Society and the Military Focus of Rome

This chapter exposes the corrupt nature of Roman society, with a focus on the two-tiered justice system and the importance of patronage. It also delves into the military-centric nature of Rome and the economic and political world of the empire, discussing the burden of taxes on cities and the corruption surrounding tax collection. The chapter concludes by addressing the downsides of the Roman Empire and transitioning to the Dark Ages and source reliability.