The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireThe 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 first of seven volumes, readers will find Chapter 1 ("The Extent of the Empire in the Age of the Antonines") through Chapter 14 ("Six Emperors at the Same Time, Reunion of the Empire"), which cover the Age of the Antonines; the rule and murder of Commodus; the sale of the Empire to Didius Julianus; the rules of Severus, Caracalla, Alexander Severus, Maximin, Decius, Gallus, milianus, Valerian, Gallienus, Claudius, Tacitus, Probus, Carus, Diocletian, Maximinus Thrax, Gordian I, Gordian II, Pupienus, Balbinus, and Gordian III; the current state of Persia; and the current state of Germany. 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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When Augustus gave laws to the conquests of his father, he introduced a division
of Gaul equally adapted to the progress of the legions, to the course of the rivers,
and to the principal national distinctions, which had comprehended above an ...
When Augustus gave laws to the conquests of his father, he introduced a division
of Gaul equally adapted to the progress of the legions, to the course of the rivers,
and to the principal national distinctions, which had comprehended above an ...
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His grandfather had suffered by the hands of justice, and Julius Atticus, his father,
must have ended his life in poverty and contempt, had he not discovered an
immense treasure buried under an old house, the last remains of his patrimony.
His grandfather had suffered by the hands of justice, and Julius Atticus, his father,
must have ended his life in poverty and contempt, had he not discovered an
immense treasure buried under an old house, the last remains of his patrimony.
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Filial piety had required at his hands the revenge of his father's murder ; the
humanity of his own nature had sometimes given way to the stern laws of
necessity, and to a forced connexion with two unworthy colleagues : as long as
Antony ...
Filial piety had required at his hands the revenge of his father's murder ; the
humanity of his own nature had sometimes given way to the stern laws of
necessity, and to a forced connexion with two unworthy colleagues : as long as
Antony ...
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bably with the same temper, he signed the proscription of Cicero and the pardon
of Cinna. His virtues, and even his vices, were artificial ; and according to the
various dictates of his interest, he was at first the enemy, and at last the father, of
the ...
bably with the same temper, he signed the proscription of Cicero and the pardon
of Cinna. His virtues, and even his vices, were artificial ; and according to the
various dictates of his interest, he was at first the enemy, and at last the father, of
the ...
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Instead of listening to such unworthy suspicions, the prudent monarch associated
Titus to the full powers of the Imperial dignity ; and the grateful son ever approved
himself the humble and faithful minister of so indulgent a father.41 38 These ...
Instead of listening to such unworthy suspicions, the prudent monarch associated
Titus to the full powers of the Imperial dignity ; and the grateful son ever approved
himself the humble and faithful minister of so indulgent a father.41 38 These ...
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Brukerevaluering - DarthDeverell - LibraryThingIn The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon argues that the loss of civic virtue amongst the Romans enabled barbarian invaders to succeed in their conquest. The book traces the period ... Les hele vurderingen
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Brukerevaluering - SteveJohnson - LibraryThingOne of Gibbons' major theses is that the rise of Christianity, with its emphasis on other-worldly concerns, was a major factor in the decline of the Roman empire. In his notes, Milman, a minister, attempts to counter these conclusions. Les hele vurderingen
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 7 Edward Gibbon Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1914 |
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Bibliografisk informasjon
| Tittel | The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire |
| Forfatter | Edward Gibbon |
| Utgiver | Cosimo, Inc., 2008 |
| ISBN | 1605201197, 9781605201191 |
| Lengde | 536 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |