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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by mr_toad on Monday June 13, 2022 @05:48PM (#31732219)
> The religion altered several aspects of the economy: slavery, commerce and lending.

It does seem that the western half of the empire was more dependent on slavery. But Christianity wasn’t the only factor in that. With fewer conquests there were fewer slaves to take.

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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by narag on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @12:08AM (#31734640)
OK, let's say breeding humans is less efficient than making wars, to keep the slave supply. But if in a scarcity market you impose an outright ban, would it improve the situation?

For the Economy, I ask, not sure if slaves were better off.

Also, the ban wasn't the only effect I mentioned. Actually it seems that attacking commerce and credit could be even more debilitating.

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