In chapter six of the textbook “Joshua, Cole and Carol Symes. “Western Civilizations (Brief Fifth Edition) we explore the fall of the Roman empire. In Gibbon’s influential 18th century account of Rome’s Fall found here https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/gibbon-fall.asp – What does he argue is the reason for Rome’s fall? Based on what you have read about Rome’s decline in Chapter 6, do you agree with his argument? Explain why or why not based on specific historical evidence. Rome’s fall is complex, and arguments can be made for many causes. Remember, this should not be opinion, it should be an argument using evidence to support your argument for the causes of Rome’s decline.
