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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... fortune to embrace the religious opinions which were supported by the spirit of the times and the zeal and numbers of the most powerful sect . Under his reign , Christianity obtained an easy and lasting victory ; and , as soon as the ...
... fortune to embrace the religious opinions which were supported by the spirit of the times and the zeal and numbers of the most powerful sect . Under his reign , Christianity obtained an easy and lasting victory ; and , as soon as the ...
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... fortune , the royal youth , who , from his grandfather , assumed the name of Varronian , was reminded only by the jealousy of the govern- ment that he was the son of an emperor . Sixteen years after- wards he was still alive , but he ...
... fortune , the royal youth , who , from his grandfather , assumed the name of Varronian , was reminded only by the jealousy of the govern- ment that he was the son of an emperor . Sixteen years after- wards he was still alive , but he ...
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... fortune and suspicious integrity . The rank and services of Gratian contributed , how- ever , to smooth the first steps of the promotion of his son ; and afforded him an early opportunity of displaying those solid and useful ...
... fortune and suspicious integrity . The rank and services of Gratian contributed , how- ever , to smooth the first steps of the promotion of his son ; and afforded him an early opportunity of displaying those solid and useful ...
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... fortune to the fidelity of two friends , a senator and an eunuch , and conceived some hopes of success from the intelligence which he obtained of the actual state of public affairs . The body of the people was infected with a spirit of ...
... fortune to the fidelity of two friends , a senator and an eunuch , and conceived some hopes of success from the intelligence which he obtained of the actual state of public affairs . The body of the people was infected with a spirit of ...
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... fortune ; proposed to ne- gotiate with the usurper , and discovered his secret inclination to abdicate the Imperial purple . The timid monarch was saved from disgrace and ruin by the firmness of his ministers , and their abilities soon ...
... fortune ; proposed to ne- gotiate with the usurper , and discovered his secret inclination to abdicate the Imperial purple . The timid monarch was saved from disgrace and ruin by the firmness of his ministers , and their abilities soon ...
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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 |
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 |
69 | |
84 | |
Their Victories over the Goths | 102 |
Operations of the Gothic | 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 |
The Pagan Religion is prohibited | 203 |
CHAPTER XXIX | 216 |
Death of Alaric | 332 |
Theodosius takes Arms in the Cause of Valentinian | 338 |
Invasion of Spain by the Suevi Vandals Alani c | 345 |
Revolt of Britain and Armorica | 352 |
The Persian | 358 |
church THE death of Julian had left the public affairs of the empire in State of | 363 |
Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni | 378 |
CHAPTER XXXIII | 394 |
Error and Revolt of Boniface in Africa | 400 |
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 |
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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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