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27: Tides of History: Why Didn't The Eastern Empire Fall?
The Fall of Rome Podcast
Co-opting Local Elites in the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire thrived by utilizing local aristocrats to handle law and taxation matters, while the central government focused on military administration. The empire's success hinged on incorporating the elite members of cities into the imperial structure, allowing them to maintain power and serve as intermediaries between the population and the central government.
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