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The Fall of Rome

History of Everything

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The Rise and Fall of Roman Emperors

This chapter explores the transition from the stability of the five good emperors to the chaos of Commodus's reign, leading to the Crisis of the Third Century. It examines the growing instability within the Roman Empire, the impact of leadership changes, and the significant role of Christianity in the eventual decline of state cohesion.

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