The great myth of empire collapse | Aeon Essays Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides

Tales of collapse may be imperial propaganda.

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What exactly are you celebrating? Independence? After 249 years you finally returned to subjugation under the thumb of a mad monarch. #EmpiresDie