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Michael Kulikowski traces two hundred years of Roman history during which the Empire became ungovernable and succumbed to turbulence and change. A sweeping political narrative, The Tragedy of Empire tells the story of the Western Roman Empire¿s downfall, even as the Eastern Empire remained politically strong and culturally vibrant.

Starting with the Roman army¿s first foray beyond its borders and ending with Hadrian¿s death (138 CE), David Potter¿s panorama of the early Empire recounts the wars, leaders and social transformations that lay the foundations of imperial success. As today¿s parallels reveal, the Romans have much to teach us about power, governance and leadership.

Michael Kulikowski traces two hundred years of Roman history during which the Empire became ungovernable and succumbed to turbulence and change. A sweeping political narrative, The Tragedy of Empire tells the story of the Western Roman Empire¿s downfall, even as the Eastern Empire remained politically strong and culturally vibrant.