Historic comparisons
Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? Do politicians dither while USA suffers? Is there a history lesson for us? The Roman Empire was 1.9 million square miles
There are three main reasons for the fall of Rome, which are: political instability, economic and social problems and finally a weakening of the frontier or border.
Bruce Allen
Libertyville
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