"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg Fall of Rome with Rudyard Lynch
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Apr 6, 2024 Historian Rudyard Lynch discusses the fall of the Roman Empire with Erik Torenberg, exploring key figures, societal changes, and major influences like Christianity, Huns, and Greek influence. They compare the rise of Rome, military strategies, and cultural assimilation, leading to the Empire's decline and reshaping of Europe by Germanic tribes.
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Rome's Unintentional Rise
- Rome's rise was unplanned, driven by grit and practicality, not initial strategic intent.
- Their effectiveness in war and assimilation of conquered peoples led to vast, stable empire.
Source of Roman Strength
- Early Rome's strength stemmed from its people's grit and effective alliance system.
- This practicality, combined with later military innovations, ensured their dominance.
Transformation of Roman Society
- The late Roman Empire differed drastically from its early form, shifting from togas and short swords to pants and long swords.
- The empire transitioned into a socialist theocracy with a command economy.