Debt, Tax and Overstretch: Economic Roots of Imperial Collapse: When expansion outpaces resources and the system consumes itself - Softcover
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Behind every fallen empire lies the same quiet mechanism: economic exhaustion. This book examines how fiscal strain, uneven taxation, and unchecked military ambition have repeatedly undermined once‑dominant powers. From Rome and the Ming Dynasty to the British and Soviet empires, "Debt, Tax and Overstretch" traces the economic pressures that transformed strength into vulnerability. Drawing on historical documents, archaeology, and comparative economic studies, it reveals how empires extend beyond what their economies can sustain—accumulating debt, bureaucratic complexity, and public discontent until collapse becomes inevitable. More than a financial story, it is an exploration of human overreach—the belief that resources and loyalty are infinite. This clear, grounded analysis connects ancient lessons to modern systems still balancing prosperity and ambition.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Behind every fallen empire lies the same quiet mechanism: economic exhaustion. This book examines how fiscal strain, uneven taxation, and unchecked military ambition have repeatedly undermined once dominant powers. From Rome and the Ming Dynasty to the British and Soviet empires, 'Debt, Tax and Overstretch' traces the economic pressures that transformed strength into vulnerability. Drawing on historical documents, archaeology, and comparative economic studies, it reveals how empires extend beyond what their economies can sustain-accumulating debt, bureaucratic complexity, and public discontent until collapse becomes inevitable. More than a financial story, it is an exploration of human overreach-the belief that resources and loyalty are infinite. This clear, grounded analysis connects ancient lessons to modern systems still balancing prosperity and ambition. 268 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783565372645
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