Despite exagerration from Renaissance historians, the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 was merely a minor event for the people at that time. The wealthier and more populous Empire in the East still survived and preserved the old knowledge of the classical world. It would evolve, wane and wax over the years (even re-holding Rome for over 200 years) but it would endure till 29th May 1453-when at last it gave up the ghost.

Follow the Roman Empire over the course of 1480 years from Antiquity to the Medieval Era. Learn how the Empire survived despite barbarians, inflation, political instability, corruption, plagues, religious divisions and even the brief loss of its Capital. Witness the cyclical rise and fall of fortunes, until the last Emperor casts down his crown and rushes to attack the invaders who had breached the walls of his city, never to be seen again. And finally, understand how the Roman national identity survived despite the loss of the Empire, and still affects the world today. As you admire the bones of the Empire, do not forget the shadow it still casts, whether for good or for evil.

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