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  • America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall

  • Exploring Economic, Military, and Social Decline from Ancient Rome to Modern America
  • Written by: Tom Brooks
  • Narrated by: Tom Brooks
  • Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

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America at the Crossroads: Parallels with the Roman Empire’s Fall

Written by: Tom Brooks
Narrated by: Tom Brooks
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Publisher's Summary

"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.

©2024 Tom Brooks (P)2024 Tom Brooks
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