Western Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire was the western half of the Roman Empire, which existed from 27 BC until 476 AD, when it officially fell. It encompassed regions including Italy, Gaul, and parts of North Africa. Initially powerful, it faced challenges like economic troubles, military defeats, and invasions by tribes such as the Visigoths and Vandals. The capital was Rome, and its government was a mix of democracy and monarchy. The fall marked a significant shift in European history, leading to the Middle Ages and influencing the development of nations and cultures in Western Europe.