The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireCosimo, Inc., 1. jan. 2008 - 592 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 second of seven volumes, readers will find Chapter 15 ("The Progress of the Christian Religion") through Chapter 24 ("The Retreat and Death of Julian"), which cover Gibbon's controversial history of Christianity in the Roman Empire; the rule of Nero; the construction of Constantinople; the organization of the Roman government; the rule of Constantine; wars with Persia; the rules of Gallus and Julian; the Schism of the Donatists; the council of Nice; and the Arian heresy. 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 vii
... Soldiers Galerius prevails on Diocletian to begin a general Persecution 303 Demolition of the Church of Nicomedia 109 III ... II2 114 114 115 116 116 118 120 121 122 ... The first Edict against the Christians Zeal and Punishment of a ...
... Soldiers Galerius prevails on Diocletian to begin a general Persecution 303 Demolition of the Church of Nicomedia 109 III ... II2 114 114 115 116 116 118 120 121 122 ... The first Edict against the Christians Zeal and Punishment of a ...
Side 16
... soldier were obliged to preside or to participate.42 The public spectacles were an essential part of the cheerful devotion of the Pagans , and the gods were supposed to accept , as the most grateful offering , the games that the prince ...
... soldier were obliged to preside or to participate.42 The public spectacles were an essential part of the cheerful devotion of the Pagans , and the gods were supposed to accept , as the most grateful offering , the games that the prince ...
Side 38
... soldiers , of magistrates , or of princes.1 103 This indolent , or even criminal , disregard to the public welfare ex- posed them to the contempt and reproaches of the Pagans , who very frequently asked , What must be the fate of the ...
... soldiers , of magistrates , or of princes.1 103 This indolent , or even criminal , disregard to the public welfare ex- posed them to the contempt and reproaches of the Pagans , who very frequently asked , What must be the fate of the ...
Side 98
... soldiers crucified in one day , either by Trajan or Hadrian , on Mount Ararat . See Baronius ad Martyrologium Romanum ; Tillemont , Mém . Ecclésiast . tom . ii . part ii . p . 438 ; and Geddes's Miscellanies , vol . ii . p . 203. The ...
... soldiers crucified in one day , either by Trajan or Hadrian , on Mount Ararat . See Baronius ad Martyrologium Romanum ; Tillemont , Mém . Ecclésiast . tom . ii . part ii . p . 438 ; and Geddes's Miscellanies , vol . ii . p . 203. The ...
Side 106
... soldiers of Christ , instead of distinguishing themselves by voluntary deeds of heroism , frequently deserted their post , and fled in confusion before the enemy whom it was their duty to resist . There were three methods , however , of ...
... soldiers of Christ , instead of distinguishing themselves by voluntary deeds of heroism , frequently deserted their post , and fled in confusion before the enemy whom it was their duty to resist . There were three methods , however , of ...
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The Military Officers | 271 |
His first Campaign in Gaul | 277 |
Edict of Milan | 292 |
Demolition of the Church of Nicomedia | 303 |
Freedom of Public Preaching | 316 |
CHAPTER XXI | 330 |
The System of Plato | 336 |
Heterodox Opinions of Arius | 344 |
42 | |
46 | |
52 | |
56 | |
58 | |
93 | |
100 | |
Of Maximin Philip and Decius | 112 |
In the Western Provinces under Constantius and Constantine | 128 |
Description of Constantinople | 146 |
Edifices | 154 |
Paul of Samosata his Manners | 180 |
4 | 185 |
CHAPTER XVIII | 202 |
Edict of Constantine | 208 |
Death and Funeral of Constantine | 221 |
Civil War and Death of Constantine | 232 |
Constantius sole EmperorElevation and Death of GallusDanger | 245 |
Massacre of the Imperial Ministers | 252 |
Constantius visits Rome | 260 |
Invasion of Mesopotamia by Sapor | 268 |
He is degraded from the See of Antioch | 270 |
Council of Rimini | 354 |
Persecution against Athanasius | 364 |
336 | 366 |
Restoration of Athanasius | 369 |
Condemnation of Athanasius | 373 |
Constantinople | 382 |
CHAPTER XXIV | 390 |
CHAPTER XXII | 396 |
Death of Constantius | 419 |
339 | 422 |
Universal Toleration | 432 |
His religious Dissimulation | 441 |
He prohibits the Christians from teaching Schools | 456 |
CHAPTER XX | 474 |
Residence of Julian at AntiochHis successful Expedition against | 479 |
Persians | 499 |
Jovian evacuates Nisibis and restores the five Provinces to | 525 |
227 | 526 |
340 | 531 |
342 | 550 |
343 | 563 |
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