Title: When did the Roman Empire Fall?
Headings: When did the Roman Empire Fall?
When did the Roman Empire Fall?
There was a time when the Roman Empire had established a prosperous civilization with a robust economy, effective ruling and legal systems, a formidable army, and a rich and unique culture. They just had it all in the 2nd century AD. But things were not supposed to remain the same.
Proposed Dates for the End of the Roman Empire
Constantine and His Conversion to Christianity
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Common Questions about the Roman Empire’s Collapse
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Content: Learn more about the Roman Empire’s crisis of the third century. Constantine and His Conversion to Christianity
Constantine’s conversion to Christianity may have to the Roman Empire’s decline. ( Image: NewTestLeper79/GFDL/Public domain)
The 4th century AD is the next frequently suggested date for the demise of the Roman Empire. At that time, civil wars broke out again. In 312, Constantine ended these civil wars and converted to Christianity as the first emperor ever to do so. Constantine had significant influences throughout Roman history in at least two aspects. Christianity had a personal and inward-looking nature that was in sharp contrast with the outward and public focus of Roman civilization. Constantine’s conversion led to the demise of the Roman Empire because the values of Christianity replaced those of classical paganism. Learn more about the Five Good Emperors.