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Date Posted: 07:52:55 03/08/02 Fri
Author: Jean Ritucci
Subject: Re: topic 3
In reply to: j curboy 's message, "topic 3" on 05:21:40 02/26/02 Tue

>Every civilization to come down the pike has visions
>of lasting for a thousand years. This is especially
>true of the Romans. Investigate why the romans were
>so successful for so long and what finally caused
>their downfall. Compare this to any more modern
>culture to see if there are any reasons why the more
>modern civilizations are not able to LAST. Use
>specifics when making your arguement.

I beleive that the reason that the Roman civilization lasted for so long was becuase they had a very strong government and they had rulers that ruled for long periods of time, so the emperors were able to "break-in" the government....(just testing...not my real answer)

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[> Re: topic 3 -- Jean Ritucci, 07:53:58 03/08/02 Fri

>Every civilization to come down the pike has visions
>of lasting for a thousand years. This is especially
>true of the Romans. Investigate why the romans were
>so successful for so long and what finally caused
>their downfall. Compare this to any more modern
>culture to see if there are any reasons why the more
>modern civilizations are not able to LAST. Use
>specifics when making your arguement.

I beleive that the reason that the Roman civilization lasted for so long was becuase they had a very strong government and they had rulers that ruled for long periods of time, so the emperors were able to "break-in" the government....(just testing...not my real answer)

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