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 vi
... .. 99 ΙΟΙ 103 Union of the Goths with the Huns , Alani , & c . 105 378 Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni 107 ... Valens marches against the Goths ... 109 A.D. Battle of Hadrianople The Defeat of the Romans Death vi CONTENTS.
... .. 99 ΙΟΙ 103 Union of the Goths with the Huns , Alani , & c . 105 378 Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni 107 ... Valens marches against the Goths ... 109 A.D. Battle of Hadrianople The Defeat of the Romans Death vi CONTENTS.
Side viii
... Victory over Eugenius 395 Death of Theodosius Corruption of the Times The Infantry lay aside their Armour PAGE 175 177 177 179 180 181 182 185 186 187 CHAPTER XXVIII Final Destruction of Paganism - Introduction of the Worship of Saints ...
... Victory over Eugenius 395 Death of Theodosius Corruption of the Times The Infantry lay aside their Armour PAGE 175 177 177 179 180 181 182 185 186 187 CHAPTER XXVIII Final Destruction of Paganism - Introduction of the Worship of Saints ...
Side 3
... victory ; and , as soon as the smile of royal patronage was withdrawn , the genius of paganism , which had been fondly raised and cherished by the arts of Julian , sunk irrecoverably in the dust . In many cities , the temples were shut ...
... victory ; and , as soon as the smile of royal patronage was withdrawn , the genius of paganism , which had been fondly raised and cherished by the arts of Julian , sunk irrecoverably in the dust . In many cities , the temples were shut ...
Side 15
... victory . In the two 42 Et dedignatus hominem superare certamine despicabilem , auctoritatis et celsi fiduciâ corporis , ipsis hostibus jussit suum vincire rectorem : atque ita turmarum antesignanus umbratilis comprensus suorum manibus ...
... victory . In the two 42 Et dedignatus hominem superare certamine despicabilem , auctoritatis et celsi fiduciâ corporis , ipsis hostibus jussit suum vincire rectorem : atque ita turmarum antesignanus umbratilis comprensus suorum manibus ...
Side 24
... his reign , had imitated the impartial conduct of his brother , was an important victory on the side of Arianism . The two brothers had passed their private life in the condition of catechumens ; but the 24 THE DECLINE AND FALL.
... his reign , had imitated the impartial conduct of his brother , was an important victory on the side of Arianism . The two brothers had passed their private life in the condition of catechumens ; but the 24 THE DECLINE AND FALL.
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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 |
69 | |
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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