This essay is part of a series comparing the twilights of (1) Rome's slave-based economic system and (2) the Middle Ages' feudal system to (3) today's capitalism. In addition to the broad life cycles of these economic systems, we'll compare similarities between infectious diseases and communication technology across all three eras. Finally, we'll see ho…
The Antonine Plague
How a Pandemic Destroyed Rome's Economy & Belief Structures
