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ellisonz

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1. Perhaps. A lot can change in 100 years...

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Sun Jan 22, 2012, 03:53 AM

Jan 2012

I agree that trying to model an imperial career can be useful, but it also has limits - there are always distinct and unique points that can be determinant.

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How Empire Ruled the World [View all] RZM Jan 2012 OP

Perhaps. A lot can change in 100 years... ellisonz Jan 2012 #1

The last century has not been kind to empires, I expect that to continue. bemildred Jan 2012 #2

Nation-states are more stable and less violent. Bucky Feb 2012 #3