A History Of The Later Roman Empire, Ad 284-641... Apr 2026

: In the 6th century, he attempted to reconquer the lost Western provinces and codified Roman law, though his reign was marred by the Great Plague of 542 .

: In 284, Diocletian inherited an empire on the verge of collapse. He divided the empire into two halves (East and West) and four rulers (the Tetrarchy) to manage its vast borders and internal instability. A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641...

: The sack of Rome by Alaric in 410 and the eventual deposition of the last Western emperor in 476 marked the end of ancient Roman rule in Europe. The End of an Era (AD 641) A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641 - Wiley : In the 6th century, he attempted to

: Massive pressure from "barbarian" groups—including Goths, Huns, and Franks—eventually led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476. Key Figures & Events : The sack of Rome by Alaric in