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The decline of the Roman Empire

The decline of the Roman Empire. The decline of the West. AD406: barbarian tribes cross the Rhine Roman army was now worn out German tribesmen poured into Empire 410: reached Rome, stripped it of treasures Problems in Britain: ‘You must look to your own defences’

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The decline of the Roman Empire

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  1. The decline of the Roman Empire

  2. The decline of the West • AD406: barbarian tribes cross the Rhine • Roman army was now worn out • German tribesmen poured into Empire • 410: reached Rome, stripped it of treasures • Problems in Britain: ‘You must look to your own defences’ • 476: last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus • Barbarian king, Ordovocar took over Italy • Roman influence in W Europe declined

  3. The survival of the East • Constantine moved capital – AD330 • East was wealthier and more popualted • Pope in Rome, but political power • Did suffer attacks and economic problems • Survived for further 1000 years • Overrun by invaders in 1453 • Byzantine Empire

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