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In this fascinating work of history, author Richard Mansfield Haywood challenges the traditional view of Rome's decline and fall. Drawing on recent academic research, Haywood argues that Rome did not collapse due to internal decay or external pressures, but rather evolved and transformed over time. From the rise of Christianity to the arrival of the barbarian tribes, Haywood offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important periods in world history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.