A Look At How Disintegrating Empires Cause Calamity For Centuries

When empires fall, they fall hard

Grant Piper

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Map of Ottoman Empire (University of Michigan / Public domain)

When empires grow frail and sick outside elements begin to lick their chops. Seeing a hegemon decline in power always produces opportunities for upstart observers to take their piece of the pie. It is a natural cycle that has been repeated over and over throughout human history.

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Grant Piper

Professional writer. Amateur historian. Husband, father, Christian.