The Roman Empire was long-lived for many reasons, some of which being new laws and engineering, military potency, and social legislation to combat political fragmentation along with exceptional leaders.
Explanation:
Romans worshiped the same gods and honored the elderly, the rich remained rich and the poor remained poor. Changes: The Senate had no power. People still elected senators but they could only advise the Emperor. ... The Roman empire lasted almost 500 years.
Not well as they remained the only countries in Europe where feudal system still existed.
Explanation:
Ottoman Empire started declining in 17th Century. Sultans didn't realized that certain reforms are necessary to strengthen the country. Some of them were done in 19th Century, but it wasn't enough. Industrialization hasn't spread.
Case in Russia was even worse.
Absolute monarchs in Russia didn't allowed any changes. There was no industrialization, no constitution. The reforms are done just in 1905.
