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Title: History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3
Credits: David Reed and David Widger
Summary: "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume delves into the intricate civil wars during the reign of Theodosius, examining political upheaval, religious conflict, and the power struggles that characterized this tumultuous period of the Roman Empire. At the start of the book, Gibbon presents the complexities surrounding Gratian’s character and his eventual downfall due to rebellion. The narrative highlights the young emperor's initial popularity, his subsequent decline in respect, and the ambitious rise of Maximus, a usurper who capitalizes on Gratian's weaknesses. As tensions escalate, Theodosius becomes a central figure in these conflicts, compelled to navigate the political landscape initiated by the death of Gratian. The opening context sets the stage for the exciting and chaotic events that unfold in the ensuing chapters, encompassing themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for religious orthodoxy within the empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Commentator: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
EBook No.: 733
Published: Jun 7, 2008
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Subject: Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3
Credits: David Reed and David Widger
Summary: "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume delves into the intricate civil wars during the reign of Theodosius, examining political upheaval, religious conflict, and the power struggles that characterized this tumultuous period of the Roman Empire. At the start of the book, Gibbon presents the complexities surrounding Gratian’s character and his eventual downfall due to rebellion. The narrative highlights the young emperor's initial popularity, his subsequent decline in respect, and the ambitious rise of Maximus, a usurper who capitalizes on Gratian's weaknesses. As tensions escalate, Theodosius becomes a central figure in these conflicts, compelled to navigate the political landscape initiated by the death of Gratian. The opening context sets the stage for the exciting and chaotic events that unfold in the ensuing chapters, encompassing themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for religious orthodoxy within the empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Commentator: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
EBook No.: 733
Published: Jun 7, 2008
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Subject: Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.