num_pages: 684
description: The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V2 is a classic historical work authored by Edward Gibbon. The book is a detailed account of the fall of the Roman Empire, covering the period from the end of the reign of Marcus Aurelius in 180 AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 AD. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the Roman Empire. Gibbon traces the decline of the empire through a variety of factors, including political corruption, economic instability, military weakness, and the rise of Christianity. Gibbon's writing style is characterized by its clarity and precision, making the book accessible to readers of all levels. He employs a vast array of primary sources, including historical documents, official records, and eyewitness accounts, to provide a comprehensive and authoritative account of the events leading up to the fall of the Roman Empire. Overall, The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the decline of great civilizations. It is a timeless work that continues to be relevant today, providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to the rise and fall of empires.The sectaries of a persecuted religion, depressed by fear animated with resentment, and perhaps heated by enthusiasm, are seldom in a proper temper of mind calmly to investigate, or candidly to appreciate, the motives of their enemies, which often escape the impartial and discerning view even of those who are placed at a secure distance from the flames of persecution. A reason has been assigned for the conduct of the emperors towards the primitive ChristiansThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
titlecomplete: History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
genres: Classics, Historical, Roman, History, 18th Century, Ancient History, World History, Ancient, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 14395
places: Roman Empire
series: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
publisher: Kessinger Publishing