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Apparently even the 10th century Chinese had heard of Roman tendencies to overthrow Emperors: “Their kings are not permanent rulers, but they select men of merit. If an extraordinary calamity visits the country, or if wind and rain come at the wrong time, he is deposed and… pic.twitter.com/idHbTdLumc

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