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#931 Michael Hudson: The Collapse of Antiquity

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The Impact of a Global Drought and the Rise of Creditor Oligarchies in Ancient Greece and Italy

Exploring the socio-economic consequences of a widespread drought in the 8th century BC and its influence on ancient civilizations, including the shift in power dynamics and the emergence of creditor oligarchies.

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