Plot summary, “Are We Rome?” by Cullen Murphy in 5 Minutes - Book Review

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Published on August 5, 2025 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDOwDOnhFuo

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In Are We Rome? The Fall of an Empire and the Fate of America (2007), journalist Cullen Murphy explores the similarities between the declining Roman Empire and modern America. While drawing provocative parallels—such as imperial overreach, political corruption, surveillance, and a military detached from the elite—Murphy cautions against assuming America's fall is inevitable. Instead, he highlights lessons from Rome's collapse that could help the U.S. avoid a similar fate. Blending historical insight with contemporary analysis, the book is both a warning and a call for reform grounded in civic responsibility.