Internal conflicts and civil wars from "summary" of History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The internal conflicts and civil wars which afflicted the Roman Empire were a result of various factors that weakened the once powerful state. The ambition of competing generals and the disloyalty of provincial governors led to a breakdown of central authority, allowing for rebellions to flourish. As the empire grew larger and more diverse, different factions within the ruling class vied for power, leading to a cycle of violence and instability. The lack of a clear line of succession also contributed to the chaos, with multiple claimants to the throne e...
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