The lack of political unity weakened Rome's ability to respond to external threats from "summary" of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The disunited councils of Rome were separated by factions and discord, each pursuing its own interests rather than the common good of the empire. The lack of political unity among the leaders of Rome led to a weakening of their ability to respond effectively to external threats. Without a cohesive and united front, the Roman Empire was vulnerable to attacks from rival powers and barbarian invasions. The constant infighting and power struggles within the Roman government prevented decisive action from being taken in times of crisis. The leaders were more concerned with maintaini...
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