The weakness of political power, and foreign invasions led to the major downfall of Rome, military weakness. By this I mean, the Roman empire failed with control and effectiveness. One example is in document A, almost all of the Roman emperors were assassinated. “Maximinus 235-38 CE Assassination Balbinus and Pupienus 238 Assassination, Gordian III 238-44 possible assassination, Gallus 251-53 Assassination, Aemilianus 253 Assassination, Valerian and Gallienus 253-60 Died as slave of Persians; assassination, Quintillus 270 Assassination or suicide, Aurelian 270-75 Assassination, Tacitus 275-76 Possible assassination, Florianus 276 Assassination, Prous 276-82 Assassination, Carus 282-83 Assassination, and Numerian 283-84 Possible assassination.”
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For instance, one group of foreign invaders was called the Huns, they were a part in the denial of Rome, “The Huns exceed any definition of savagery. They have compact, sturdy limbs and thick necks… Although they have the shape… of human beings, they are so wild in their way of life that they have no need of fire or pleasant tasting” (Document D) Document D shows that the Roman empire was attacked by such “Unthinking animals”. The Huns threatened to take the Roman empire, but instead took over Italy, but not Rome itself. And, the group that defeated or “sacked” the Roman empire was the Germanic tribes, the Visigoths, and the Ostrogoths. The Visigoths were the first to arrive in Rome, and they took over killing the last emperor. Where Odovacar became the first German ruler of Rome. Lastly, the main reason why Rome fell was because of military weakness, “because of negligence and laziness, parade ground drills were abandoned, the customary armor began to seem heavy since the soldiers rarely ever wore it.” Because of the army's laziness, when the Huns, visigoths, and Ostrogoths came and attacked they weren't very prepared so they lost. Also, “there fail of conscription of senators, bureaucrats, and clergymen were entitled to avoid the draft; and among other groups who escaped were cooks, bakers, and slaves.” And there was steady inflation, so the servicemen instead received pay in salt, clothes, and food
For instance, one group of foreign invaders was called the Huns, they were a part in the denial of Rome, “The Huns exceed any definition of savagery. They have compact, sturdy limbs and thick necks… Although they have the shape… of human beings, they are so wild in their way of life that they have no need of fire or pleasant tasting” (Document D) Document D shows that the Roman empire was attacked by such “Unthinking animals”. The Huns threatened to take the Roman empire, but instead took over Italy, but not Rome itself. And, the group that defeated or “sacked” the Roman empire was the Germanic tribes, the Visigoths, and the Ostrogoths. The Visigoths were the first to arrive in Rome, and they took over killing the last emperor. Where Odovacar became the first German ruler of Rome. Lastly, the main reason why Rome fell was because of military weakness, “because of negligence and laziness, parade ground drills were abandoned, the customary armor began to seem heavy since the soldiers rarely ever wore it.” Because of the army's laziness, when the Huns, visigoths, and Ostrogoths came and attacked they weren't very prepared so they lost. Also, “there fail of conscription of senators, bureaucrats, and clergymen were entitled to avoid the draft; and among other groups who escaped were cooks, bakers, and slaves.” And there was steady inflation, so the servicemen instead received pay in salt, clothes, and food