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15: The Death of the Roman Political System

The Fall of Rome Podcast

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The Decline of the Roman Political System and the Fall of the Empire

This chapter explores the reasons behind the fall of the Roman political system, including economic decline, a weakened military, and a lack of legitimacy. It also discusses the role of structural issues and individual actions, and previews the next topic of barbarian kingdoms.

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