JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Last Days of the West.

  • Published In: All About History, 2026, n. 164. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ginger, Charles 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the multifaceted decline of the Western Roman Empire, attributing its collapse to a combination of invasions, corruption, and internal strife rather than a single event. Key moments include Emperor Caracalla's citizenship decree in 212 CE, which diminished military recruitment, and the empire's repeated sackings by groups such as the Visigoths and Vandals. The rise and fall of various emperors, including Avitus and Majorian, illustrate the political instability exacerbated by barbarian invasions and economic decline. Ultimately, the empire's demise culminated in 476 CE when Odoacer deposed the last emperor, Romulus Augustus, marking the end of Roman rule in Italy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2026/01, Issue 164, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:190320442
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