I read a book years ago that discussed the ends of empires. It especially looked at the British, Dutch and Spanish empires Two things struck me: One, that in all those cases, the actual beginning of the end of the empire occurred about 50 years before it became clear it was over. Two, in all those cases, when the end began, the empire’s military and economic power was at its height. If you look at where America is now…
I read a book years ago that discussed the ends of empires. It especially looked at the British, Dutch and Spanish empires Two things struck me: One, that in all those cases, the actual beginning of the end of the empire occurred about 50 years before it became clear it was over. Two, in all those cases, when the end began, the empire’s military and economic power was at its height. If you look at where America is now…