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External Pressures on Rome and the Collapse of Tax Revenue
This chapter examines the external pressures faced by the Roman Empire in the 5th century and their impact on the collapse of tax revenue. It debates the role of the Germanic tribes and the arrival of the Huns in stimulating the invasion of Rome. The chapter also explores the devastating effects of plagues on the Roman Empire and their contribution to the decline of tax revenue and military power.