Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 12 by Edward Gibbon
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| Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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| Translator | Bertolotti, Davide, 1784-1860 |
| Title | Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 12 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 12" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work delves into the complex interplay of political, religious, and social factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, focusing on themes such as the schism between the Greek and Latin churches and the impact of the Crusades. This volume specifically highlights the fragmented political landscape of the Byzantine Empire and the turmoil leading to its eventual downfall. The opening of this volume presents a detailed analysis of religious schisms, particularly the division between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, which fueled tensions in Byzantine society. Gibbon recounts the precarious situation in Constantinople, discussing the rivalry between figures like Patriarch Photius and Pope Nicholas I, and how their conflicts exacerbated existing nationalistic sentiments. As cross-cultural misgivings grew, Turks, Latins, and Greeks became enmeshed in the fallout of the Crusades, leading to conflict and bloodshed. The narrative portrays a pivotal moment in history where faith, political power, and ethnic loyalties collide, setting the stage for the tragic decline of the once-mighty Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45226 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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