Jiang's core explanation for the move to Byzantium is that culture cannot be forced directly; to build a new empire, Constantine had to leave Rome and build a new cultural base.
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Jiang's core explanation for the move to Byzantium is that culture cannot be forced directly; to build a new empire, Constantine had to leave Rome and build a new cultural base.
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"So you understand the persistence of culture. So we're at school, and this school is known for being innovative. It's known for being innovative...."
"So if I want to implement my vision, I can't force my vision on you. Okay? So what I can do is switch schools..."
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Byzantium survives for a thousand years because it solves Rome's political problem.
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