Gratuit avec l'essai de 30 jours
-
America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall
- Exploring Economic, Military, and Social Decline from Ancient Rome to Modern America
- Narrateur(s): Tom Brooks
- Durée: 1 h et 25 min
Échec de l'ajout au panier.
Échec de l'ajout à la liste d'envies.
Échec de la suppression de la liste d’envies.
Échec du suivi du balado
Ne plus suivre le balado a échoué
America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall
Acheter pour 8,71 $
Aucun mode de paiement valide enregistré.
Nous sommes désolés. Nous ne pouvons vendre ce titre avec ce mode de paiement
Description
"America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall" explores the economic, military, political, and social factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire, drawing comparisons with modern-day America. The book highlights economic instability in both empires, including heavy taxation and currency devaluation, which strained their financial systems. Military challenges, such as Rome's external barbarian invasions and the U.S.’s military overstretch, reveal vulnerabilities in maintaining vast borders. Political corruption and weak leadership plagued Rome, and the book suggests similar concerns in the U.S.
Finally, the loss of civic pride and moral decline contributed to Rome’s downfall, with parallels seen in America's social polarization and weakening national unity. The book serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the importance of addressing these challenges to avoid a similar fate.