Historiography of the fall of the Western Roman Empire

Historiography of the Fall of the Western Roman Empire is the study of how historians write about the collapse of the Roman Empire. Historians study different sources, written documents, artwork, ruins, archaeological evidence, and even conversations with people who lived during the time to piece together an accurate picture of the fall of Rome. Historians look at various causes for the Empire's collapse such as military losses, economic trouble, political issues, and invasions from foreign powers. They try to get a broad overview of the the events that led up to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Historians also examine how people at the time viewed the fall of Rome and its impact on European society and culture. By studying this topic, we understand how the Roman Empire ended and how that shaped the history of Europe.