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[James E. Henderson]

Gabriel Sechan wrote:

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>> From: "James E. Henderson" <wordjames1 at cox.net>
>> Yes, Rome was unhealthy for the last ten percent of its lifetime ... 
>> but it was a long life, considering either the Republic or Empire. It 
>> took them from the late bronze / early iron age to the Renaissance, 
>> from a time of lunar calendars almost to the age of science.
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> The Western Roman empire fell in 435 ad (or abouts).  Thats not 
> anywhere near the Renaissance.  The imperial period of Rome started 
> around 25-35 bc, so it lated almost 500 years.  Not bad, but no 
> record.  The Eastern empire lasted much longer, but retained very 
> little of its roman roots.
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The Empire was divided into the (primary) Eastern Empire at 
Constantinople and the (subservient) Western Empire, more or less at 
Rome. The Western Empire wouldn't follow orders, making its continued 
existence doubtful at best. Its demise didn't count for much. The 
Eastern Empire, despite its move to a more central location in what is 
now Turkey, was the Roman Empire in every way and lasted until about the 
sixteenth century according to most experts.

The Imperial period began with Julius Caesar, who was murdered on March 
15, 44 BC, so you would have to date it a couple of years before that.


James