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217. Plague and the decline of the Roman Empire

The Rest Is History

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Plague and the Fall of the Roman Empire

This chapter examines the transformative impact of the plague on the Roman Empire, debating its role in demographic shock and the emergence of new social structures. It explores the political consequences of the Justinianic plague and how recurring outbreaks contributed to the empire's decline and shifts in power dynamics.

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