History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1

History
Book language: English
781 pages

Edward Gibbon's history opens with the Roman Empire at its height under the Antonines, describing its vast extent, military forces, prosperity and constitution. It then turns to the reign of Commodus and the upheavals that followed, including Pertinax and the auction of the empire. Gibbon's elegant narrative and wide-ranging analysis make this a foundational account of Rome's long decline.

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HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Edward Gibbon, Esq. With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman
Contents
Introduction
Preface By The Editor.
Preface Of The Author.
Preface To The First Volume.
Preface To The Fourth Volume Of The Original Quarto Edition.
Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines—Part I.
Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.
Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III.
Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.
Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.
Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III.
Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines. Part IV.
Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.
Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.
Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.
Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II.
Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.
Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II.
Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part I.
Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part II.
Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part III.
Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part IV.
Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I.
Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part II.
Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part III.
Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I.
Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part II.