The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireCosimo, Inc., 1. jan. 2008 - 564 sider The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is Edward Gibbon's magnum opus, written and published over a 13-year period beginning in 1776. It not only chronicles the events of the downfall starting with the end of the rule of Marcus Aurelius, but proposes a theory as to why Rome collapsed: the populace, Gibbon theorizes, lost its moral fortitude, its militaristic will, and its sense of civic duty. History is considered a classic in world literature, and Gibbon is sometimes called the first "modern historian" for his insistence upon using primary sources for his research. Many scholars today still use his highly regarded work as reference. In this fourth of seven volumes, readers will find Chapter 36 ("Total Extinction of the Western Empire") through Chapter 44 ("Idea of the Roman Jurisprudence"), which cover the rule and death of Emperor Maximus; the invasion of the Vandals; the reigns of Majorian, Ricimer, Leo, Anthemius, Olybrius, Julius Nepos, Glycerius, Flavius Orestes, and Augustulus; the extinction of the Western Roman Empire; the decay of the Roman Spirit; the rule of Odoacer over Italy; the origin and development of monastic life; the conversion of the Goths, Vandals, Burgundians, and Lombards; the persecution of the Jews in Spain; and the rule of barbarian kings over the lands formerly under Roman control. Chapter 39 begins a concentration on the Eastern Roman Empire, starting with Theodoric of the Osthrogoths, and the volume continues with Justinian I; Belisarius's invasion of Africa; histories of the Gepidae, the Lombards, and the Sclavonians; the deaths of both Belisarius and Justinian; and an overview of Roman law. English parliamentarian and historian EDWARD GIBBON (1737-1794) attended Magdelan College, Oxford for 14 months before his father sent him to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he continued his education. He published Essai sur l'tude de la Littrature (1761) and other autobiographical works, including Mmoire Justificatif pour servir de Rponse l'Expos, etc. de la Cour de France (1779). |
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... Command of Belisarius in Italy 546 Rome besieged by the Goths Attempt of Belisarius Rome taken by the Goths 547 Recovered by Belisarius 548 Final Recall of Belisarius 549 Rome again taken by the Goths PAGE 388 392 394 395 396 398 400 ...
... Command of Belisarius in Italy 546 Rome besieged by the Goths Attempt of Belisarius Rome taken by the Goths 547 Recovered by Belisarius 548 Final Recall of Belisarius 549 Rome again taken by the Goths PAGE 388 392 394 395 396 398 400 ...
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... command , were disturbed by June 12 remorse , or guilt , or terror ; and his throne was shaken by the seditions of the soldiers , the people , and the confederate Barbarians . The marriage of his son Palladius with the eldest 4 ...
... command , were disturbed by June 12 remorse , or guilt , or terror ; and his throne was shaken by the seditions of the soldiers , the people , and the confederate Barbarians . The marriage of his son Palladius with the eldest 4 ...
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... command of the forces in Gaul . Avitus , 15 the stranger whose merit was so nobly rewarded , descended from a wealthy and honourable family in the diocese of Auvergne . The convulsions of the times urged him to embrace , with the same ...
... command of the forces in Gaul . Avitus , 15 the stranger whose merit was so nobly rewarded , descended from a wealthy and honourable family in the diocese of Auvergne . The convulsions of the times urged him to embrace , with the same ...
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... command ; the Barbarians suspended their fury ; and , whatever means he might employ , whatever concessions he might be forced to make , the people enjoyed the benefits of actual tranquillity . But the fate of Gaul depended on the ...
... command ; the Barbarians suspended their fury ; and , whatever means he might employ , whatever concessions he might be forced to make , the people enjoyed the benefits of actual tranquillity . But the fate of Gaul depended on the ...
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... command the respect of those who are ignorant of his merit ; and , although he is born a prince , his merit would dignify a private station . He is of a middle stature , his body appears rather plump than fat , and in his well ...
... command the respect of those who are ignorant of his merit ; and , although he is born a prince , his merit would dignify a private station . He is of a middle stature , his body appears rather plump than fat , and in his well ...
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CHAPTER XL | 205 |
And Death | 218 |
The Festival of the Lupercalia | 222 |
John of Cappadocia | 240 |
124 | 243 |
Marbles | 247 |
Security of Asia after the Conquest of Isauria | 253 |
127 | 255 |
57 | |
83 | |
92 | |
95 | |
98 | |
100 | |
His Victory over Syagrius | 103 |
Defeat and Submission of the Alemanni | 104 |
Conversion of Clovis | 106 |
The Burgundian | 112 |
Victory of Clovis 507 The Gothic War Victory of Clovis | 113 |
Conquest of Aquitain by the Franks 510 Consulship of Clovis | 118 |
Final Establishment of the French Monarchy in Gaul Political Controversy Laws of the Barbarians | 122 |
Pecuniary Fines for Homicide | 124 |
78 | 125 |
Judgments of | 126 |
Judicial Combats Division of Land by the Barbarians Domain and Benefices of the Merovingians | 130 |
Private Usurpations Personal Servitude | 132 |
Example of Auvergne | 134 |
Story of Attalus | 136 |
Privileges of the Romans of Gaul | 138 |
Anarchy of the Franks | 140 |
The Visigoths of Spain Legislative Assemblies of Spain | 142 |
Code of the Visigoths Revolution of Britain | 144 |
Descent of the Saxons | 145 |
455582 Establishment of the Saxon Heptarchy State of the Britons | 148 |
The Fame of Arthur | 150 |
Desolation of Britain | 152 |
CHAPTER XXXIX | 170 |
102 | 173 |
Visit of Theodoric | 190 |
104 | 198 |
106 | 199 |
108 | 201 |
ΙΙΟ ΙΙΙ 112 113 | 202 |
118 | 203 |
122 | 204 |
131 | 256 |
133 | 257 |
138 | 258 |
143 | 261 |
145 | 262 |
149 | 264 |
152 | 265 |
Gundamund | 271 |
Preparations for the African war | 276 |
Conquest of Africa by Belisarius | 289 |
Her Exile and Death | 303 |
PAGE | 307 |
Belisarius enters Rome | 311 |
His Sallies | 317 |
Belisarius recovers many Cities of Italy | 323 |
Subdues the Gothic Kingdom of Italy | 332 |
CHAPTER XLII | 340 |
Origin and Monarchy of the Turks in Asia | 349 |
He invades Syria | 366 |
A D | 371 |
Visit of Arrian | 376 |
Conquests of the Abyssinians | 384 |
Recovered by Belisarius | 405 |
Character and Expedition of the Eunuch Narses | 412 |
Defeat and Death of Teias the last King of the Goths | 418 |
Invasion of the Bulgarians | 426 |
Plagueits Origin and Nature | 436 |
Reformation of the Roman Law by Justinian | 461 |
Preparations against the Vandals of Africa | 468 |
Second Edition of the Code | 469 |
OF THINGS Right of Property | 484 |
Introduction and Liberty of Testaments | 491 |
OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS | 497 |
Measure of Guilt | 503 |
Abuses of Civil Jurisprudence | 509 |
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