Thomas Barfield introduces the concept of 'Shadow Empires' to explore how empires, like the Huns and Venetians, extract resources without direct governance.
Barfield emphasizes that these exogenous empires leverage trade routes and previous states' remnants to bolster their power and revenue.
In his book, Barfield provides a detailed examination of historical interactions between Romanía and various exogenous empires throughout history.
The conversation highlights the innovative perspectives on imperial history that challenge traditional notions of direct territorial control and governance.
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