The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1

by Edward Gibbon

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Contents

1. Preface By The Editor
2. Preface Of The Author
3. Preface To The First Volume
4. Preface To The Fourth Volume Of The Original Quarto Edition
5. Introduction
6. Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II
7. Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III
8. Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I
9. Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II
10. Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III
11. Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines. Part IV
12. Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I
13. Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II
14. Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I
15. Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II
16. Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I
17. Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II
18. Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part I
19. Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part II
20. Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part III
21. Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part IV
22. Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I
23. Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part II
24. Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part III
25. Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I
26. Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part II
27. Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part I
28. Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part II
29. Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part III
30. Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus—Part I
31. Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part II
32. Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part III
33. Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part IV
34. Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part I
35. Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part II
36. Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part III
37. Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part I
38. Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part II
39. Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part III
40. Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part I
41. Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part II
42. Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part III
43. Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part IV
44. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I
45. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part II
46. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part III
47. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part IV
48. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I
49. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part II
50. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part III
51. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IV
52. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part V
53. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VI
54. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VII
55. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIII
56. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IX
57. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part I
58. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part II
59. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part III
60. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part IV
61. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part V
62. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VI
63. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VII
64. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VIII
65. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part I
66. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part II
67. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part III
68. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part IV
69. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part V
70. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part VI
71. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part I
72. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part II
73. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part III
74. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part IV
75. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part I
76. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part II
77. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part III
78. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part IV
79. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part I
80. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part II
81. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part III
82. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part IV
83. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part I
84. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part II
85. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part III
86. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part IV
87. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part V
88. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part VI
89. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part VII
90. Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part I
91. Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part II
92. Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part III
93. Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part IV
94. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part I
95. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part II
96. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part III
97. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part IV
98. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part V
99. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part I
100. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part II
101. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part III
102. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part IV
103. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part V
104. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part I
105. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part II
106. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part III
107. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part IV
108. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part V
109. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part VI
110. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part VII
111. Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part I
112. Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part II
113. Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part III
114. Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part IV
115. Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part V
116. Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part I
117. Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part II
118. Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part III
119. Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part IV
120. Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part V
121. Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part I
122. Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part II
123. Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part III
124. Chapter XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius.—Part I
125. Chapter XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius.—Part II
126. Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part I
127. Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part II
128. Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part III
129. Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part IV
130. Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part V
131. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part I
132. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part II
133. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part III
134. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part IV
135. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part V
136. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part VI
137. Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part VII
138. Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part I
139. Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part II
140. Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part III
141. Chapter XXXIII: Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.—Part I
142. Chapter XXXIII: Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.—Part II
143. Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part I
144. Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part II
145. Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part III
146. Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part I
147. Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part II
148. Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part III
149. Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part I
150. Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part II
151. Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part III
152. Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part IV
153. Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part V
154. Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part I
155. Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part II
156. Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part III
157. Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part IV
158. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part I
159. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part II
160. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part III
161. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part IV
162. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part V
163. Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part VI

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