End of Roman imperial rule in the East from "summary" of History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, was a continuation of the Roman Empire in the east. The period of Roman imperial rule in the East came to an end with the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This event marked the final chapter of the Roman Empire, which had once been a dominant force in the ancient world. The decline and fall of the Roman Empire in the East can be attributed to a variety of factors. One of the key reasons was the repeated invasions and attacks by various barbarian tribes, such as the Goths, Vandals, and Huns. These invasions weakened the empire and made it difficult for the Roman rulers to maintain control over their t...
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