The Fall of the Western Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire's fall is commonly noted to have occurred in 476 AD, marking a significant watershed moment in history. Many historians attribute this decline to a combination of both internal decay and external pressures, particularly the invasions by various barbarian tribes. Fundamental issues such as reduced tax revenue, overpopulation, poor leadership, and inadequate defense strategies contributed significantly to the empire's vulnerability. These factors eventually allowed for an easy entry of the Germanic tribes and the unopposed takeover of the city of Rome, culminating in the deposition of the last emperor, Romulus Augustus.