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Analyze the challenges faced by postRoman European societies from "summary" of The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer
After the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century, European societies faced a myriad of challenges as they tried to navigate a world without the stability and infrastructure that Rome had provided. One of the most immediate challenges was the breakdown of centralized authority, which had previously been a defining feature of Roman rule. With the collapse of the empire, power became fragmented and localized, leading to a lack of cohesion and coordination between regions. Additionally, the lack of a strong central government meant that there was no longer a reliable system for collecting taxes and maintaining public services. This led to a decline in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and aqueducts, which had been crucial for the functioning of Roman society. As a result, trade and communication between regi...
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