When Empires Implode
Does the collapse of the Inca empire teach a lesson about the contemporary United States?
The Inca empire has long fascinated me: young, brash and stunningly successful, this mighty South American kingdom vanished virtually overnight. Recent developments make me wonder whether the United States empire faces a similar implosion.
Some of the parallels — admittedly far from perfect — are nonetheless remarkable.
The Inca empire rose up ...
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