What is an empire? Definitions, examples

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What is an empire? The Akkadian Empire: Stele of Naram-Sin (about 2200 BC) Definition of an empire What is an empire? An empire is like a state, only with one more layer of government. States generally have at least four levels of administration; empires have five. For example, in a state, you might [...]