Economic Reasons Why Rome Fell

The fall of the Roman Empire impacted ancient society and the world significantly. The collapse of this great empire marked the end of sophisticated Roman art, architecture, engineering, and culture. Although there are many claims as to why Rome fell, such as religion, lead poisoning, and corruption, there is one main reason why this great empire ended. The Roman Empire collapsed because of inflation and the decline of Roman economy, which paved the way for more misfortunes to befall Rome. Rome was a flourishing empire, and the upper class had many luxuries, including vast quantities of food and water. But all of this was not free, and soon enough, Rome’s income was not enough to supply all of these indulgences. Juvenal, a successful Roman satirist, once criticized Rome for being decadent and…show more content…
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