1. Fall of the Roman Empire AD 198-476
The primary reasons for the fall of the empire are the division of the Roman Empire, rebellion and civil wars, economic problems, the rise of Christianity, and lastly, barbarian attacks. ... This fueled the other problems that led to the second reason, which was the rebellion and civil wars. ... Theodosius, the Eastern Roman Emperor, did not accept Maximus as Augustus in the west, so he attacked Maximus in a bloody civil war. ... These constant rebellions and civil wars had an impact in destroying the empire. ... Finally, after the empire was weakened by civil war and division, it was opene...
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