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The David S. Potter |
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At the outset of the
period covered by this book, Particular attention is
paid throughout to the structures of government, the rise of |
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Against this detailed
background, Professor Potter argues that the loss of power can mainly be
attributed to the failure in the imperial elite to respond to changes inside
and outside the empire, and to internal struggles for control between different
elements in the government, resulting in an inefficient centralization of
power at court. A striking achievement
of historical synthesis combined with a compelling interpretative line, The
Roman Empire at Bay enables students of all periods to understand the
dynamics of great imperial powers. David S. Potter is Professor of Greek
and Latin at the |