The Demorest Model of Classical Empires

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According to Howard Spodek What were the Characteristics of well-run Empires? Empires required a massive bureaucracy to govern over diverse people within a single region Empires needed extensive transportation and communications networks Empires needed to regulate trade and establish a common currency for use throughout the region Empires needed to establish a unified legal system and method for collecting taxes Empires needed to maintain a strong military to protect trade, enforce laws, and defend the empire from both external and internal enemies
Case Study: Characteristics of Persian Empire • The Royal Road was a major highway updated by Darius I to facilitate communication, trade, and military movements within the empire (5 th Century BCE)
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The Demorest Model of Classical Empires

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