4.1 Collapse and Restructuring

collapse

to fall down or give way; to stop functioning or end suddenly; fail

decline

a falling off or loss, a movement downward

imperial

of or pertaining to an empire or its ruler

restructure

to change the structure or organization of

continuity

the consistent existence or operation of something over time.

stateless

lacking a central governing authority or formal state structure.

administrative

of or pertaining to administration or management

aristocracy

a high-ranking social class, having special privileges and influence

bureaucrat

an official in a government office, especially one who follows rules and routines rather than personal judgment