Rome's Fall Reconsidered

By Vladimir Gregorievitch Simkhovitch

Book Overview

Rome's Fall Reconsidered is a historical book written by Vladimir Gregorievitch Simkhovitch in 1916. The book offers a new perspective on the fall of the Roman Empire, challenging the traditional view that it was caused by external barbarian invasions. Instead, Simkhovitch argues that Rome's decline was due to internal factors such as economic instability, social inequality, and political corruption. The author examines the social and economic conditions of the Roman Empire during its decline and argues that the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the elite led to a decline in productivity and innovation. Simkhovitch also explores the role of Christianity in the fall of Rome, suggesting that the new religion contributed to the weakening of the Roman state by promoting pacifism and undermining traditional Roman values. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed analysis of the factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire. It also offers a fresh perspective on the topic, challenging the conventional view of Rome's decline. Overall, Rome's Fall Reconsidered is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and the factors that led to the collapse of one of the greatest empires in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120695392
• ISBN13: 9781120695390
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"