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Empire of God

How the Byzantines Saved Civilization

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By: Robert Spencer
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Western civilization is generally regarded as the child of Athens, Jerusalem, and Rome. That is, in the West, our philosophical and political thought is derived from that of the ancient Greeks; our Christian religion comes from the Jewish religion, and both of these came to us via the Roman Empire.

Western society has other forefathers as well: we would be unwise to give the Byzantine Empire short shrift. The ways in which it has influenced our world for the good, and indeed, created the parameters of our society at its healthiest and strongest, are insufficiently appreciated today.

If the United States were to last as long as the Roman Empire, including its Byzantine period, it would have to continue as an independent country until the year 2899. To maintain a unified nation state for over eleven hundred years is a remarkable achievement by any standard, and the Romans accomplished it while facing existential threats and efforts to extinguish their polity during virtually every period of their existence. Now, nearly six hundred years after the demise of the empire, its influence still resonates in a number of fields.

There is no arguing with success. It's time we took notice.

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Clear, well researched, informative and fascinating account of the history, legacy and influence of the Byzantine Romans on today’s society.

The important legacy of the Byzantine Roman Empire

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Spencer tell us a detailed and fascinating history of the Eastern Roman Empire. But relating some subjects to current politics, with very strong anti liberal anti left mindset: Vax, taxes,.. Particularly out of place the anti lgtbi, anti trans scathing attacks.

Interesting but full right wing

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Robert Spencer is a gift to the world in historical, theological knowledge and then relating it to current state affairs specifically in the geopolitical space. Spencer is one of a kind and a true political scientist to relate theology into geopolitical tensions - rare breed !

Robert Spencer is a genius

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