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The Decline of Rome by Mr. Quigley p. 8 (Internal (social problems (local…
The Decline of Rome by Mr. Quigley p. 8
Internal
political problems
civil wars
diverted resources
food
limited internal agriculture
less trade
famine
money
soldiers
weakened borders
left territory unguarded
emperorship issues
blamed for attacks
often replaced & murdered
social problems
angry/frustrated people
more criminal organizations
mob outbursts
local officials scarce
unpopular
could get attacked
decreased efficiency
caused more problems
civic responsibility unimportant
survival mattered most
widening wealth gap
caused unrest
External
Physically too large
Cultural differences
geography
multiple attack fronts
expensive
war ruined economy
trade interrupted
currency devalued
hurt mostly poor
higher taxes
Parthian Empire (Persia)
Germanic tribes (north)
left empire
trusted local leaders
Spain, France, Britain
new Gallic Empire
weakened emperor's authority
invaded & plundered (stole)
limited ag