How did Rome, the great empire, the mighty, untouchable
civilization, fall? The cause of Rome's decline may be found in many areas.
The events that lead to the fall of the Roman Empire will be discussed in
this paper. Rome, as an empire accomplished tremendous feats. There are
as many reasons that lead to its fall.
Rome's army, towards the time of Rome's decline began to lose power.
The troops that were once precise; regulated, and drilled to a point of
perfection, began to dissipate. Soldiers and their legions became sloppier.
Relaxed rules led to disorganization. Militaristic interference in
political matters such as choosing an emperor made the government almost as
disorganized as the army. People distrust a disorganized and relaxed
government. When people distrust their government, political systems
deteriorate. In History, we have noticed a depleting political system
often leads to civilizations demise.
Rome began as a small city-state. It's army and way of running
government remained the same as the small city grew to a huge empire.
Somehow, this small-time system of management lasted for 600 years. It's
obvious ill suitedness showed through though, when Rome's once strong rigid
links began to jingle. When Rome began to crumble, its army went first.
Besides causing civil unrest, with the people knowing their army ...