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Ch1— The expansion of Rome ceased under Augustus, whose rule became one of moderation and glory by means other than conquest; and this moderation continued by the impetus of fear under his successors.

An old myth states that the God Terminus, the God of Boundaries, refused to bow before Jupiter; which augers read as a divine declaration that Rome’s power should never retract, decline, or fall.

The decline and fall of Rome, according to the Introduction, can be attributed to both the loss of virtue, and the spread of Christianity, which wore the face of Rome whilst eradicating its pantheon in favour of a monotheistic state religion. The date of Rome’s end is up for debate. Some historians give it as that of closure of Plato’s Academy by Justinian(?).

this is such a lively read but it’s depressing to get to a chapter that sounds fun and then read this section has been omitted in the ultra abridged version 😔 how I’m already on Constantine

Not included in this abridged version but i got the full book just to read the full versions of some of the chapters covering stuff that interests me most. I’m reading chapters 8 through 9 on the state of Persia and the Germanic tribes during the 3rd century. this is the STUFF!!!!

why this kinda fun. now i feel sad that im reading such an abridged version. it feels like its going too fast

I feel like a freaking fool for reading a 300 page version of this book but i have a full time job so idk. I just feel like if i ever want to become a true amateur enthusiast of the early Middle Ages someday i have to read some version of this. I will take the baby food version