Who made the city of {ROME} fall to its [DOOM]?

Answer 1

This shouldn't be a who question. It's more of a what question.

Although the Visigoths sacked Rome and killed many citizens and that date is largely accepted as the fall of the Roman Empire, Roman defenses were growing weak. The Empire was split into two parts, the Eastern empire, which was Turkey, Greece, and Romania, and the Western Empire which was shrinking faster and had formerly consisted of Italy, Germany, France, and Spain. The borders of real Roman control had been pushed pretty much to Italy by the time the Visigoths attacked Rome. Rome had been using the Visigoths as mercenaries against Ghengis Kahn and the Huns. The Visigoths were not payed enough and turned on the Romans. The Romans had become decadant near the end of their empire, which aided the fall, which, it had become apparent, was inevitable.

Answer 2

Some historians say that it was when Diocletian split up the Roman Empire. The Western Empire was weakly ruled and this made it more susceptible to attack when Germanic tribes like the Visigoths or the Ostrogoths invaded and led to the conquer and fall of Rome. The Eastern Empire remained unconquered, though was gradually broken down into a lesser region.

Answer 3

There is not a single person or event that caused the fall of Rome. It is true that the German general Odovacar got rid of the last emperor who was only a boy but years of poor leadership and the attacks of the Visigoths were probably better factors.

Answer 4

It is generally accepted that the three basic reasons for the fall of Rome, according to Gibbons, are: 1. unrestricted immigration, 2. slaves & women received first class status, 3. the ruling class became disinterested.

There are many variations on this theme, but essentially sex 'n drugs 'n rock & roll brought the downfall of Rome.

Answer 5

There was no single person or single cause for the fall of Rome. Rome was weakened over centuries by poor leadership, decline in the rule of law, excessive taxes, a sybaritic and self-indulgent ruling class, environmental degradation leading to economic failure, population decreases, and similar causes.

Answer 6

Odovacar

Answer 7

Wasnt me!