The collapse of the Roman Empire

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The collapse of the Roman Empire sent on May 25, 2019 (12:49) by Rinaldo1005. 40 comments, 885 views.

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Il collasso dell'impero romano fu dovuto a diversi fattori: il crollo demografico, per far fronte al quale si inaugurò una persecuzione fiscale che distrusse l'economia, si cercò quindi di ovviare tramite una massiccia immigrazione trascurando peró di governarla. I legionari, tornati a casa dopo anni di leva andarono a ingrossare la plebe urbana, cui “panem et circenses” gratuiti non mancavano. Le virtù stoiche della pietas e della fidelitas alla res publica vennero meno, e il contagio, partì dalle élites. Nelle classi alte si diffuse l'edonismo, per cui i figli sono una palla al piede. Coi costumi ellenistici dilagarono contraccezione, concubinaggio e divorzio, tant'è che Augusto dovette emanare leggi contro il celibato. Nel II secolo dopo Cristo l'aborto divenne la misura estrema per nascondere relazioni illecite, solo i cristiani vi si opponevano, ma erano pochi e pure periodicamente decimati dalle persecuzioni. Gente da tassare e/o da mandare a difendere il limes ce n'era sempre meno. Le regioni di confine divennero lande semivuote, tentazione fortissima per i barbari. Si pensò allora di arruolare i Barbari concedendo loro i benefici della civiltà romana. A questo ben si prestó un'imponente ondata migratoria di Goti avvenuta nel 376 D.C.. Abitualmente, nei confronti delle popolazioni sottomesse, i Romani esercitavano una strategia inclusiva. Preferivano farne cittadini romani e assimilarne la cultura, per evitare future ribellioni. Gli ufficiali militari che dovevano garantire loro supporto e provviste - un'antica rete di supporto ai migranti - si rivelarono corrotti e approfittarono dei mezzi stanziati per i nuovi arrivati, vendendo le provvigioni al mercato nero. I Goti si trasformarono in carnefici e il 9 agosto del 378 d.C., ad Adrianopoli, in Tracia 30 mila soldati dell'impero, furono massacrati da essi. In seguito alle tasse eccessive, il romano medio cessó di amare una res publica che lo opprimeva e lo affamava. Nel IV secolo gli imperatori cristiani cercarono di tamponare la falla principale con leggi contro il lassismo morale, intervenendo sui divorzi, gli adulteri, perfino multando chi rompeva le promesse matrimoniali. Ma ormai era troppo tardi. Il collasso dell'Impero Romano era segnato. I parallelismi con la situazione attuale sono molteplici e vengono inaspriti dal fatto che oggi qualcuno pensa che un giorno un'altra cultura possa essere la nostra, ignorando la possibilità che questa possa annientarci e come già successo nel passato possa segnare il fine di una civiltá. "Patria est ubicumque este bene" la patria è dove si sta bene. Per cui, se non ci si trova bene.... Sullo scatto: Una delle meravigliose ville (ricostruzione) della "Colonia Ulpa Traiana" del sito archeologico di Xanten. Gli interni delle ville sono completamente arredati. Annesso vi è un bellissimo museo con reperti dell'epoca romana. Consigliato anche a famiglie con bambini. #Storia #Emozioni #Musei #Archeologia Commenti e critiche costruttive sono sempre benvenuti. Tutte le foto contenute in queste gallerie sono copyright ©Rinaldo e non possono essere utilizzate in alcuna forma senza il consenso dell'autore.

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Rinaldo1005

sent on May 25, 2019 (12:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

As always constructive criticisms and comments are very welcome :-P

Carlo Marchese

sent on May 25, 2019 (12:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Sophisticated composition, studied in every detail and geometry, very beautiful, congratulations dear Rinaldo.
Good Weekend
Charles

Rinaldo1005

sent on May 25, 2019 (12:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

QUOTAS Sophisticated composition, studied in every detail and geometry, very beautiful, congratulations dear Rinaldo. /QUOTE Thanks Charles, unfortunately three years ago I had not yet the 16-35 ;-)

Valerio Pezzi

sent on May 25, 2019 (12:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Click and caption Beautiful and interesting
Hello :-)

Rosario Cafiso

sent on May 25, 2019 (13:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Cutting and perspective choice definitely spectacular... Geometries falling lines....... I'm telling you to do :-) :-D :-D Composition actually very sought after and refined :-P Congratulations Rinaldo :-P Hello Rosario :-P

Rinaldo1005

sent on May 25, 2019 (13:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

QUOTAS Click and caption Beautiful and interesting „ Thanks Valerio :-P

“ cut and perspective choice decidedly spectacular... Geometries falling lines....... That I tell you to fareSorrisoMrGreenMrGreen composition actually very sought after and refined „

Rosariuzzo and the caption? What am I going to do to you? :-D

Rosario Cafiso

sent on May 25, 2019 (13:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Large (long!!!!) and COMPREHENSIVE caption!!!!! You know I prefer your beautiful pictures to the reading!!!! :-D Ciaooo Dearest Friend :-P a hug Rosariuzzo :-D

Werner

sent on May 25, 2019 (14:31) | This comment has been translated

Great shot!

Stefania Saffioti

sent on May 25, 2019 (15:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really a nice photo, interesting and original, congratulations!
Hello
Stefania :-)

Eus	sent on May 25, 2019 (20:41) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Very nice for PDR and composition. also good caption. Congratulations. Hello. Eus

Albieri Sergio

sent on May 25, 2019 (21:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful image with a good composition, interesting caption.
Congratulations Rinaldo, Hello!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Giovanni e Davide

sent on May 25, 2019 (22:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

You have a lot of passion because you did a good job in everything, excellent as always
Hello Rinaldo, good evening and good Sunday :-) :-)

user28555

sent on May 25, 2019 (23:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot with ODR and surgical cut composed and organized at best to seize an excellent glimpse with multiple windows between a colonnade and the other and let look to those who view the image: Great caption rich in useful information in Topic ;-): Congratulations Rinaldo.
A dear greeting and good Sunday. Claudio :-P

Jeant

sent on May 25, 2019 (23:51)

Wow Rinaldo...wonderful place, picture and compo...great shot and job..bravo...bye..Jean...good weekend

Fabrizio Federici

sent on May 26, 2019 (1:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Rinaldo!!! The photo is just beautiful, flawless framing and with a perfect exposure between areas of high lights and shade.
I have photos a ride on the Internet to see this site.... Fortissimo
Hello
Fabrizio

Philip Mok

sent on May 26, 2019 (1:23)

Beautiful art piece, nice capture.

Alfredo Contaldo

sent on May 26, 2019 (3:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The photo is perfect in every respect, as your usual, on the other hand. I like the subject less because he knows more than neoclassical than Romano.

user100958

sent on May 26, 2019 (7:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice Rinaldo. :-)

Paogar

sent on May 26, 2019 (11:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Rinaldo,
Beautiful composition and beautiful colors.
Very interesting the caption.
Hello and good Sunday,
Paul

Elfiche

sent on May 26, 2019 (15:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting caption that made me review some ancient history
Congratulations for the perfect composition
Hello Rinaldo
Helium

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