cataclysm rome

The destruction of ancient Rome, just as its ascension to power, did not happen overnight. Indeed, it is the combined product of centuries of decline evident in multiple fields, most significant of which were border protection and the overall economic trend. It is also prudent to note that not all emperors after Aurelius were terrible rulers who had wasted their lives on watching magnificent fights of gladiators and drinking wine in their office (the latter is just something that could potentially happen and would be deemed indecent by the Roman communities). On the contrary, a large portion of emperors actively tried to make the country better, including the notorious Caracara. But, as a cliché rightfully pointed out, “The road of hell is paved with good intentions.”

Those policies, created for good causes, were the ones that struck Rome blow after blow, accumulating more and more prominent risks and conflicts. And in those were a few good policies, which, if persisted and improved through generations (which obviously they hadn’t) could help the empire to survive a little bit longer and perish a little less tragically.

And these are what my little, tiny blog will be about. I want to introduce those vital policies that either stimulated Roman’s downfall or appeared as one that could potentially turn the tide, and share my piece of insight. Though keep in mind that these entries that I have written may not be entirely comprehensive.

So, welcome to Cataclysm Rome.