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To: Dayuhan who wrote (78176)	4/15/2000 10:12:00 PM
From: haqihana	Respond to of 108807

Steven, I read the book quite a few years ago, and not all of it is fresh in my mind. Yes, it is surprising that the empire didn't fall sooner. Also, I think that one segment of the "decay" mentioned, is moral decay. I believe they reached a point where, because of the past power, they felt invincible, and immune from defeat or interference, so engaged in all sorts of carnal, pleasures. There was also a series of books written by the same woman that wrote "The Thornbirds". Something like McCullough. They were very interesting but, I imagine some literary license was taken. ~H~