article_snippet.sent: A scientist has warned Britain is facing a collapse in society similar to ancient Rome - because we've lived too peacefully for too long.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Penman has drawn parallels between modern-day Britain and 100BC in Rome - when the city was at the city most powerful as the city captured more land overseas and greater wealth poured into the centre.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Penman has drawn a parallel between the Roman Empire in 100BC - when Julius Caesar, pictured, was ruler - and Britan today, warning Britain is heading for a similar collapse in society .
article_snippet.sent: However over subsequent centuries there was a rise in social divisions, inequality and political tensions - which resulted in the city demise.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Penman said: 'It was a time when democracy was moving towards despotism and in Britain we are now see that politics is becoming much more about individuals rather than political parties.
article_snippet.sent: The two-party system has started to break down',The Sunday Telegraph reports. '
article_snippet.sent: Decline and Fall of the West', and adds that Christianity helped drive social change in Britain which transformed the roles of women and children .
highlights_snippet.sent: Rising inequality and division will lead to a collapse in society, Dr Penman warns .
  