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> we might see another Fall of Rome in our lifetimes. The Western Roman empire took around 80 years to fall. From 395 to 476. The Eastern Roman empire lasted
by SimonPStevens 6y ago
> we might see another Fall of Rome in our lifetimes.
The Western Roman empire took around 80 years to fall. From 395 to 476.
The Eastern Roman empire lasted for several hundred years more.
It's sometimes thought of as a quick obvious event, but it wasn't, it lasted a lifetime. We may already be in the period of time that future historians will refer to as 'the fall'. It may not be obvious from within what stage we are at, or when thee start was.
- chewz 6y agoWestern Rome had pretty bad 3rd century as well. Luckily there were no serious contenders around. [1] As for Eastern Roman Empire it lasted for several centuries but after VII/VIII century and loss of Africa, Egypt, Syria (main sources of manpower and grain) it became only local power at best. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_of_the_Third_Century#:~:text=The%20Crisis%20of%20the%20Third,rebellions%2C%20political%20instability%20(with%20multiple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_of_the_Third_Century#:~...