19: Why Didn't Rome Rise Again? An Interview with Professor Walter Scheidel
The Fall of Rome Podcast
The Dynamic Relationship Between Nomadic and Sedentary Societies
Throughout history, there has been a continuous interaction between nomadic societies and sedentary agricultural societies, especially along the frontier zones. States like Iran and Eastern Europe were created in these transitional areas. Nomadic confederations and large sedentary societies engaged in a mix of warfare, trade, and antagonism, each trying to extract resources and exert control over the other. This dynamic relationship has persisted for over 2,000 years, with sedentary societies often striving to defend against nomadic invasions and nomads attempting to conquer and rule over the sedentary populations.
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