Usage patterns
〈物〉の盛衰the rise and fall of (a nation, dynasty, company, etc.)
The rise and fall of this dynasty is recorded in many history books.
盛衰を辿るto trace the rise and fall (of something)
He is doing research tracing the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.
盛衰の歴史a history of ups and downs
This company has a long history of rises and falls.
