Jason Brown
@brownmjason.bsky.social
Communications Manager at @buildingdecarb.org. Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of my employer. He/Him. Interested in #BuldingDecarb, #Heatpump #ThermalEnergyNetworks. The Dude Abides.
That said, I think the basic reason is that the Empire depended on a strong State supporting a strong Army, and vice versa. And both were weakened for various reasons at that time, so they did not end up being able to support each other. But let @patrickwyman.bsky.social tell you why I am wrong.
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
That said, I think the basic reason is that the Empire depended on a strong State supporting a strong Army, and vice versa. And both were weakened for various reasons at that time, so they did not end up being able to support each other. But let @patrickwyman.bsky.social tell you why I am wrong.
I listened to @patrickwyman.bsky.social's entire Fall of Rome podcast, and I still can't give you a simple explanation for why the Western Roman Empire fell. So I think the actual answer to this question is "it's complicated" (like most questions like this). But curious what Patrick would say.
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I listened to @patrickwyman.bsky.social's entire Fall of Rome podcast, and I still can't give you a simple explanation for why the Western Roman Empire fell. So I think the actual answer to this question is "it's complicated" (like most questions like this). But curious what Patrick would say.
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