The Fall of Rome

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest and most powerful empires in history. The fall of the Roman Empire did not just happen over night. Several events took place before the empire finally crumpled.
There were many crisis and reforms in Rome and there were terrible struggles for power. Over a 50 year period 26 emperors were overthrown by intriguers and ambitious generals who took power with the support of their troops. There were many economic and social problems that struck Rome. The people of Rome were forced to pay high taxes and the bureaucracy placed heavy burdens on the farmers and the business people.
The Emperor D...