Letter to the editor: Fall of Roman Empire

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Tribune-Review | Friday, February 22, 2019 10:00 a.m.

The Roman Empire is said to have lasted from about 27 BC to 476 AD. There were many reasons why it fell, but three stand out:

• Overspending and military expansion. Check.

• Political instability. Check.

• Migration of the Huns ( open borders ). Check.

Tony Pittore

Penn Township, Westmoreland County