Why Did the Roman Empire Stop Expanding?
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...
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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
Видео Why Did the Roman Empire Stop Expanding? канала toldinstone
My discussion with Adrian Goldsworthy: https://youtu.be/Ea20iQV-fHk
Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/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-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/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
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