The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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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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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
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288
First Siege of Rome by the Goths
309
Second Siege of Rome by the Goths
317

CHAPTER XXVI
69
Their Wars with the Chinese
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
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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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