The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireCosimo, Inc., 1. jan. 2008 - 524 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 third of seven volumes, readers will find Chapter 25 ("Reigns of Jovian and Valentinian, Division of the Empire") through Chapter 35 ("Invasion by Attila"), which cover the rules of Jovian, Valentinian, Valens, Gratian, Theodosius, Arcadius, Honorius, Eutropius, and Valentinian III; wars in Germany, Britain, Africa, and Persia; the Gothic War in 376; the conversion of Rome; the revolt of the Goths; the numerous sackings of Rome by the Goths and Charles V; revolutions in Gaul and Spain; the life of Saint John Chrysostom; the life of Empress Eudocia; the progress of the Vandals in Africa; and the invasion of the Roman Empire by Attila the Hun. 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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Side xi
... Merit of St. John Chrysostom 398-403 . His Administration and Defects 403 Chrysostom is persecuted by the Empress Eudoxia Popular Tumults at Constantinople 404 Exile of Chrysostom 407 His Death ... ... ... ... 438 His Relics transported ...
... Merit of St. John Chrysostom 398-403 . His Administration and Defects 403 Chrysostom is persecuted by the Empress Eudoxia Popular Tumults at Constantinople 404 Exile of Chrysostom 407 His Death ... ... ... ... 438 His Relics transported ...
Side 3
... merit of a successful prediction or the excuse of a grateful , though ineffectual , prayer.7 6 Jovian proclaims toleration The slightest force , when it is applied to assist and guide the natural descent of its object , operates with ...
... merit of a successful prediction or the excuse of a grateful , though ineffectual , prayer.7 6 Jovian proclaims toleration The slightest force , when it is applied to assist and guide the natural descent of its object , operates with ...
Side 7
... merit of that officer united the suffrages Election and of the whole assembly , and obtained the sincere approbation Valentinian of Sallust himself . Valentinian 21 was the son of count Gratian , 22 a native of Cibalis , in Pannonia ...
... merit of that officer united the suffrages Election and of the whole assembly , and obtained the sincere approbation Valentinian of Sallust himself . Valentinian 21 was the son of count Gratian , 22 a native of Cibalis , in Pannonia ...
Side 8
... merit : 24 and in the various events of the Persian war he improved the reputation which he had already acquired on the banks of the Rhine . The celerity and success with which he executed an important commission recommended him to the ...
... merit : 24 and in the various events of the Persian war he improved the reputation which he had already acquired on the banks of the Rhine . The celerity and success with which he executed an important commission recommended him to the ...
Side 10
... merit of some officers was distinguished from the obnoxious crowd ; and , notwith- standing the opposite clamours of zeal and resentment , the 28 In suburbano , Ammianus , xxvi . 4. The famous Hebdomon , or field of Mars , was distant ...
... merit of some officers was distinguished from the obnoxious crowd ; and , notwith- standing the opposite clamours of zeal and resentment , the 28 In suburbano , Ammianus , xxvi . 4. The famous Hebdomon , or field of Mars , was distant ...
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Operations of the Gothic | 251 |
Disgrace and Death of Stilicho | 280 |
Weakness of the Court of Ravenna | 286 |
PAGE | 288 |
First Siege of Rome by the Goths | 309 |
Second Siege of Rome by the Goths | 317 |
Death of Alaric | 332 |
Theodosius takes Arms in the Cause of Valentinian | 338 |
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Earthquakes | 106 |
The Emperor Gratian invests Theodosius with the Empire | 117 |
DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE | 122 |
CHAPTER XXVII | 133 |
Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius | 140 |
381 | 147 |
Virtues of Theodosius | 162 |
The Sedition of Antioch | 169 |
Penance of Theodosius | 175 |
His Victory over Eugenius | 182 |
CHAPTER XXVIII | 188 |
Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces | 195 |
Their Wars with the Chinese | 201 |
The Pagan Religion is prohibited | 203 |
Their Victories over the Goths | 209 |
CHAPTER XXIX | 216 |
The Fall and Death of Rufinus | 227 |
Revolt of the GothsThey plunder GreeceTwo great Invasions of Italy | 240 |
His successful Opposition to the Empress Justina | 248 |
Invasion of Spain by the Suevi Vandals Alani c | 345 |
Revolt of Britain and Armorica | 352 |
The Persian | 358 |
8 | 361 |
church THE death of Julian had left the public affairs of the empire in State of | 363 |
Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni | 378 |
16 | 379 |
19 | 391 |
CHAPTER XXXIII | 394 |
Error and Revolt of Boniface in Africa | 400 |
26 | 401 |
Siege of Hippo | 406 |
CHAPTER XXXIV | 416 |
Invasion of Gaul by AttilaHe is repulsed by Aetius and the Visigoths | 446 |
Attila invades Gaul and besieges Orleans | 457 |
Invasion of Italy by Attila | 467 |
The Death of Attila | 474 |
Death of Valentinian | 488 |
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1 Edward Gibbon Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1914 |
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