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Downstream: What the Roman Empire Tells Us About the Collapse of the West W/ Peter Heather and John Rapley

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The Decline of Empires: Lessons from Rome to the West

This chapter explores the parallels between the decline of the Roman Empire and the current challenges facing Western economies. Through discussions on historical insights and contemporary economic shifts, it highlights the interconnectedness of core and peripheral economies, emphasizing the vulnerabilities that contribute to decline.

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