A History Of The Later Roman Empire, Ad 284-641... Now

: Massive pressure from "barbarian" groups—including Goths, Huns, and Franks—eventually led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476. Key Figures & Events

: In the 6th century, he attempted to reconquer the lost Western provinces and codified Roman law, though his reign was marred by the Great Plague of 542 . A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641...

: The legalization and eventual dominance of Christianity, spearheaded by Constantine the Great after the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312, replaced traditional Roman polytheism and reshaped the empire's social fabric. A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641...