Decline of the Roman Empire

Decline of the Roman Empire

Full Name
The Decline of the Roman Empire
Event Type
Location

  • Fall of Roman empire began with a debasement of the currency
  • Previously the Roman empire was on the rise for > 1,000 years
    • Had been expanding territory (war, annexation)
    • Had made lots of money on trade
    • Had strong currency (gold aureus and silver denarius)
    • Good times lasted through may eras:
      • Roman Kingdom (8th century BC start)
      • Roman Republic (6th century BC start)
      • Roman Empire  (1st century BC start)