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To: Merritt who wrote (349)	9/2/1999 1:39:00 PM
From: chalu2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1449

Very good points, although it is disputable as to whether or not there ever was a Greek Empire. While it may be a quibble to say Alexander was a Macedonian, and not a Greek, it is clear that Alexander reigned for only 10 years, and left behind him a bunch of generals who proceeded to wage war against each other. This prevented the creation of a unified Greek Empire, in the sense that there later was a unified Roman Empire. There were may settlements built and there was te enormous spread of Greek/Macedonian language, learning and culture. But there was no Emperor like Alexander, and therefore there was no Greek Empire to fall apart as it never really came into being as a unified military force. I agree with you on the Roman point, but there were many causes of their downfall. Your example, however, provides an excellent ancient analogy to our present need for campaign finance reform!!!!! Thanks for the thought-provoking post.