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Why, at the height of its power, did the Roman Empire stop growing? The cold northern climate and fierce Germanic tribes were only part of the answer...
My discussion with Adrian Goldsworthy: • Rome and Persia: 700 years of rivalry...
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 From the Republic to Augustus
2:25 The problem of stability
3:38 Defining the frontier
4:24 Ecological boundaries
4:56 Mountains and climates
6:01 Demographic boundaries
6:54 The eastern frontier
7:35 A conversation with Adrian Goldsworthy…...more
Why, at the height of its power, did the Roman Empire stop growing? The cold northern climate and fierce Germanic tribes were only part of the answer...
My discussion with Adrian Goldsworthy: • Rome and Persia: 700 years of rivalry...
Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
/ toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-...
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
/ toldinstone / toldinstone / 20993845.garrett_ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 From the Republic to Augustus
2:25 The problem of stability
3:38 Defining the frontier
4:24 Ecological boundaries
4:56 Mountains and climates
6:01 Demographic boundaries
6:54 The eastern frontier
7:35 A conversation with Adrian Goldsworthy…...more