Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Gore Vidal, I think, best said why the first great Roman Empire collapsed: their (the first great Romans') Fascination with Murder.

Of course, when you hit on it, it seems obvious.  Their fascination with murder, and their willingness to devote half the resources of the state to it. Panem et Circenses.

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