Roman Empire Downfall
Throughout history, great civilizations have risen in order, prospered in freedom, and eventually died in chaos. “The same conditions always produce the same results”, is an interesting quote that can be applied to several aspects in overall development. Repeating the same actions over and over will not change the end result. If you repeat prior incidents which ended in failure expect to fail again if you do not change the major variables. Great empires are also subjected time. During an empire’s lifespan, it will yield great innovations, innovative technological advancements, and affect the development of future civilizations but it will ultimately collapse. In order to survive during the beginning of their republic, Romans had to expulse
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Regardless of how powerful they were able to become, each mighty empire including Rome, would eventually have its downfall. There were many contributing factors to the ultimate demise of the Roman empire. One of the biggest reasons for the fall of Rome, was its rapid expansion. The Roman empire was expanding at a very high rate which led to troubles administrating law in the conquered areas, defending borders and the expansion caused the military to weaken as they were stretched too thin. The failing economy and high inflation crippled the Roman empire. Due to the cost of defending its empire, the Romans were constantly threatened by bankruptcy. The large amounts of gold spent by the wealthy in foreign countries led to a shortage in gold which effected the production of Roman currency. The gap between prosperity led to a division between the Roman people. The Roman army was made up of mercenaries and slaves who risked their lives for very little in return which led to a rift between the majority of the population and government. As the mistreated mercenaries and slaves began deserting the army the Romans provided the German group known as the Visigoths, land in return for fighting in the army. Sooner than later, that Romans would begin to realize how bad of a mistake this was. One of the biggest reasons for the fall of the Roman empire was the barbarian knowledge of Roman military tactics which would be used against them. The Barbarians acquired the Roman style of warfare and military tactics by serving in the Roman army were eventually used against the Roman Empire and led to the sack of Rome by the
Regardless of how powerful they were able to become, each mighty empire including Rome, would eventually have its downfall. There were many contributing factors to the ultimate demise of the Roman empire. One of the biggest reasons for the fall of Rome, was its rapid expansion. The Roman empire was expanding at a very high rate which led to troubles administrating law in the conquered areas, defending borders and the expansion caused the military to weaken as they were stretched too thin. The failing economy and high inflation crippled the Roman empire. Due to the cost of defending its empire, the Romans were constantly threatened by bankruptcy. The large amounts of gold spent by the wealthy in foreign countries led to a shortage in gold which effected the production of Roman currency. The gap between prosperity led to a division between the Roman people. The Roman army was made up of mercenaries and slaves who risked their lives for very little in return which led to a rift between the majority of the population and government. As the mistreated mercenaries and slaves began deserting the army the Romans provided the German group known as the Visigoths, land in return for fighting in the army. Sooner than later, that Romans would begin to realize how bad of a mistake this was. One of the biggest reasons for the fall of the Roman empire was the barbarian knowledge of Roman military tactics which would be used against them. The Barbarians acquired the Roman style of warfare and military tactics by serving in the Roman army were eventually used against the Roman Empire and led to the sack of Rome by the