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

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Credits: Produced by David Reed, Dale R. Fredrickson and David Widger

Summary: "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book meticulously chronicles the series of events leading to the gradual decline of the Roman Empire, starting from its zenith during the age of the Antonines. Gibbon aims to analyze and outline the multiple factors—both internal and external—that contributed to the empire's fall, highlighting the transition from a powerful civilization to its eventual disintegration. The opening of the work sets the stage for this grand narrative by detailing the extensive geopolitical boundaries and military might of the Roman Empire during the height of its power. Gibbon introduces the era of the Antonines, signaling a prosperous phase that would soon yield to decline. He outlines the notable contributions of pivotal figures like Trajan and Hadrian, emphasizing their role in establishing the empire's strength and stability while hinting at the foreshadowing of chaos that would follow after the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This opening portion lays a solid foundation for Gibbon's exploration of the complex interplay of governance, military organization, and societal shifts that defined the Roman Empire's eventual fall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Commentator: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868

EBook No.: 890

Published: Jun 7, 2008

Downloads: 199

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 1

Note: HTML

Credits: Produced by David Reed, Dale R. Fredrickson and David Widger

Summary: "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book meticulously chronicles the series of events leading to the gradual decline of the Roman Empire, starting from its zenith during the age of the Antonines. Gibbon aims to analyze and outline the multiple factors—both internal and external—that contributed to the empire's fall, highlighting the transition from a powerful civilization to its eventual disintegration. The opening of the work sets the stage for this grand narrative by detailing the extensive geopolitical boundaries and military might of the Roman Empire during the height of its power. Gibbon introduces the era of the Antonines, signaling a prosperous phase that would soon yield to decline. He outlines the notable contributions of pivotal figures like Trajan and Hadrian, emphasizing their role in establishing the empire's strength and stability while hinting at the foreshadowing of chaos that would follow after the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This opening portion lays a solid foundation for Gibbon's exploration of the complex interplay of governance, military organization, and societal shifts that defined the Roman Empire's eventual fall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Commentator: Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868

EBook No.: 890

Published: Jun 7, 2008

Downloads: 199

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.