We have a story of bureaucrats being stupid,unable to maintain what others had conquered, and more interested in personal wealth and internal infighting then e

We have a story of bureaucrats being stupid,unable to maintain what others had conquered, and more interested in personal wealth and internal infighting then external threats. It amazes me, even though it should not, that the point of the social commentary was too on the nose for some. -- I liked the book, and even like some of the follow-up books. It introduced me to the idea of currency exchange arbitrage--something that has been a fair opportunities this last 6 months.