Academic Writing 2

I want at least 500 worlds discussion about the topic below after reading the chapters required. You should not be citing more than 15-20% from outside sources Empire and Christianity to 600 CE This week, we will explore how Rome fell into instability, due, in part, to the transition from polytheism to Christianity and immigration of competing tribes into Rome. After completing this lesson, you should be able to: Explain how Augustus created the Principate while upholding traditional Roman values Describe daily life in Rome’s Golden Age Discuss the rise of Christianity, and how it changed in the fourth and fifth centuries Analyze the causes and effects of the third century crisis Explain the end of the principate and the rise of the dominate Understand Diocletian’s reforms and their social and financial consequences Analyze the rise of the non-Roman kingdoms in western Europe Discuss the continuation of the Roman Empire in eastern Europe Write on the following topic: Topic 1: Why is it so hard for Augustine to change his life? What finally causes his return or conversion to Christianity? Is this reason satisfying to you? The Making of the West Chapter 6: The Creation of the Roman Empire 44 BCE–284 CE – This chapter follows Rome's development from the Roman Civil War to the stability of daily life in Rome following Augustus' peace through transformation of the Roman government. Chapter 7: The Transformation of the Roman Empire 284–600 CE – We will read about competing religious beliefs – traditional Roman polytheism and Christianity – and how the competition added to the instability of the Rome. We will also consider how the immigration of barbarian tribes transformed Rome’s politics, society, and economy. The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Vol. 1 Augustine, Confessions – Considered the first Western autobiography, Confessions explores Saint Augustine’s sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity.