John Green Imperialism

John Green argued the 15th century Roman fall idea for two reasons: firstly, the Byzantines from the 5th to the 15th century referred to themselves as Romans, despite their divergence from original Roman traditions; secondly, the actions of emperor Justinian.

The common view of the 5th century end is supported by Constantine's moving of the capitol city to Constantinople, differences in culture, and the sacking of Rome by Germanic tribes. In response, Green notes that Constantinople was a move of the capitol, not the foundation of a new empire. He also mentioned that attacks from the 'barbarians' of the North had happened in the past, and after the sacking, Rome took Germanic warriors as their own, assimilating them to Roman culture. On the