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HAIL TO THE CHIEF:THE EMPEROR WEARS GOLD & HAS NO CLOTHES

”The prevailing soft multiculturalism of our times has made the phrase “the fall of Rome” a surprisingly controversial one. It’s much preferred to talk about “transformation” rather than “decline and fall.” In this “transformationist” view, the High Classical period of … Continue reading

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