THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. BY EDWARD GIBBON, ESQ. IN EIGHT VOLUMES. VOL. III. LONDON: PRINTED FOR T. CADELL; C. AND J. RIVINGTON; J. CUTHELL; J. NUNN; 1828. CONTENTS OF Persecution of heresy.—The schism of the Donatists.—The Arian controversy. -Athanasius.-Distracted state of the church and empire under Constantine 345, &c. The revolt and fury of the Donatist Circumcellions The jealousy of Constantius against Julian 360. The legions of Gaul are ordered to march into the East They proclaim Julian emperor His protestations of innocence His embassy to Constantius 360, 361. His fourth and fifth expeditions beyond the Rhine 361. Fruitless treaty and declaration of war Julian prepares to attack Constantius Hostile preparations 361. Julian enters Constantinople 361. Is acknowledged by the whole empire |