The Fall of The Roman Empire

Summary

The fall of the Roman Empire was a gradual process influenced by a combination of internal and external factors, including economic decline, political corruption, and invasions by barbarian tribes.

Facts

Economic decline was a primary cause of the fall of the Roman Empire, as the empire’s size outgrew its economic capacity, resulting in widespread poverty and unemployment.

Political corruption played a significant role, with a small group of powerful individuals prioritizing personal gain over the well-being of the empire, leading to weak leadership.

Invasions by barbarian tribes, including the Visigoths and Huns, contributed to the fall by causing damage and further weakening the empire.

The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD when Odoacer, a barbarian, deposed the last Roman emperor and established his own kingdom in Italy.

The Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, continued to exist for another thousand years.