![]() | The Roman Predicament: How the Rules of International Order Create the Politics of Empire Subjects: Imperialism; Power (Social sciences); International economic relations; International organization; Social values; Rome -- History -- Empire 30 b.c.−476 a.d.; Smith Adam 1723–1790. Inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations; Gibbons E; Modern America owes the Roman Empire for more than gladiator movies and the architecture of the nation's Capitol. It can also thank the ancient republic for some helpful lessons in globalization. So argues economic historian Harold James in this masterful work of intellectual history. Harold James is Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University. His books include A German Identity, International Monetary Cooperation since Bretton Woods, and The End of Globalization: Lessons from the Great Depression . |
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