Did Rome fall or transformed?

The Roman Empire did not fall, did not decline, it just transformed but so did the Germanic populations which invaded it.

How was the Roman Empire transformed?

The Roman Empire dramatically shifted power away from representative democracy to centralized imperial authority, with the emperor holding the most power. For example, under Augustus’s reign, emperors gained the ability to introduce and veto laws, as well as command the army.

What happened to Rome after the fall of the Roman Empire?

That date was when Odoacer, the Germanic king of the Torcilingi, deposed Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman emperor to rule the western part of the Roman Empire. The eastern half became the Byzantine Empire, with its capital at Constantinople (modern Istanbul). But the city of Rome continued to exist.

How did the division of the Roman Empire affect its power?

The power of the empire was supposed to be based on an active military which became a problem when the empire’s military strength waned. Some of the later emperors never even set foot in Rome and while the division offered an initial boost in strength, it ultimately made the Western Empire more vulnerable to attack.

Why was the Roman Empire so vulnerable to attack?

As I mentioned earlier, the split in the empire made the western part more vulnerable to attacks; a particular point of weakness was the northern Danube-Rhine border. During the 4th Century AD, a significant number of Goths began to settle near the border.

Why did the Roman Empire stay stable for so long?

The main reason for this stability in the East was a clear pattern of succession. In the West, emperors were beholden to the military. Indeed, every emperor after Valentinian III’s murder in 455 was installed by the army; and all but Olybrius were deposed.