Political corruption spread throughout Roman society from "summary" of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst. The Roman Empire, once a shining example of power and civilization, fell prey to the insidious grasp of political corruption. This cancer spread throughout the body of Roman society, infecting every aspect of governance and public life. The noble ideals of the Republic were discarded in favor of personal gain and power. The emperors, once revered as symbols of strength and leadership, became puppets of their corrupt advisors and senators. Bribes and favors were exchanged freely, with no regard for the welfare of the people. The once mighty Senate, the heart of Roman government, became a den of thieves and liars. The provinces, far from the center of power in Rome, suffered the most from this rampant corruption. Governors and of...
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