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##  DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

MEMOIRS OF MY LIFE AND WRITINGS

PRIVATE LETTERS of EDWARD GIBBON, Vol. 1 (of 2)

PRIVATE LETTERS of EDWARD GIBBON, Vol. 2 (of 2)







TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES

HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Edward Gibbon, Esq.
1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised)
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1996 Project Gutenberg Edition
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VOLUME ONE
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.

     The Extent And Military Force Of The Empire In The Age Of
     The Antonines.
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.

     Of The Union And Internal Prosperity Of The Roman Empire, In
     The Age Of The Antonines.
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.

     Of The Constitution Of The Roman Empire, In The Age Of The
     Antonines.
Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.

Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.

     The Cruelty, Follies, And Murder Of Commodus—Election Of
     Pertinax—His Attempts To Reform The State—His
     Assassination By The Praetorian Guards.
Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II.

Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.

     Public Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus By The
     Praetorian Guards—Clodius Albinus In Britain, Pescennius
     Niger In Syria, And Septimius Severus In Pannonia, Declare
     Against The Murderers Of Pertinax—Civil Wars And Victory Of
     Severus Over His Three Rivals—Relaxation Of Discipline—New
     Maxims Of Government.
Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II.

Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part I.

     The Death Of Severus.—Tyranny Of Caracalla.—Usurpation
     Of Macrinus.—Follies Of Elagabalus.—Virtues Of Alexander
     Severus.—Licentiousness Of The Army.—General State Of
     The Roman Finances.
Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part II.

Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part III.

Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part IV.

Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I.

     The Elevation And Tyranny Of Maximin.—Rebellion In Africa
     And Italy, Under The Authority Of The Senate.—Civil Wars
     And Seditions.—Violent Deaths Of Maximin And His Son, Of
     Maximus And Balbinus, And Of The Three Gordians.—
     Usurpation And Secular Games Of Philip.
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 Persion And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I.

     Of The State Of Persia After The Restoration Of The Monarchy
     By Artaxerxes.
Chapter VIII: State Of Persion And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part II.

Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part I.

     The State Of Germany Till The Invasion Of The Barbarians In
     The Time Of The Emperor Decius.
Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part II.

Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part III.

Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian And Gallienus—Part I.

     The Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian, And
     Gallienus.—The General Irruption Of The Barbarians.—The
     Thirty Tyrants.
Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part II.

Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part III.

Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part IV.

Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part I.

     Reign Of Claudius.—Defeat Of The Goths.—Victories,
     Triumph, And Death Of Aurelian.
Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part II.

Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part III.

Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part I.

     Conduct Of The Army And Senate After The Death Of Aurelian.
     —Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus, And His Sons.
Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part II.

Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part III.

Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part I.

     The Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates, Maximian,
     Galerius, And Constantius.—General Reestablishment Of
     Order And Tranquillity.—The Persian War, Victory, And
     Triumph.—The New Form Of Administration.—Abdication And
     Retirement Of Diocletian And Maximian.
Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part II.

Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part III.

Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part IV.

Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I.

     Troubles After The Abdication Of Diocletian.—Death Of
     Constantius.—Elevation Of Constantine And Maxentius.—
     Six Emperors At The Same Time.—Death Of Maximian And
     Galerius.—Victories Of Constantine Over Maxentius And
     Licinus.—Reunion Of The Empire Under The Authority Of
     Constantine.
Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part II.

Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part III.

Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part IV.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I.

     The Progress Of The Christian Religion, And The Sentiments,
     Manners, Numbers, And Condition Of The Primitive Christians.
Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part II.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part III.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IV.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part V.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VI.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VII

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIII.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IX.



VOLUME TWO
Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part I.

     The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians,
     From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine.
Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part II.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part III.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part IV.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part V.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VI.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VII.

Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VIII.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part I.

     Foundation Of Constantinople.—Political System Constantine,
     And His Successors.—Military Discipline.—The Palace.—The
     Finances.
Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part II.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part III.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part IV.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part V.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part VI.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part I.

     Character Of Constantine.—Gothic War.—Death Of
     Constantine.—Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.—
     Persian War.—Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger And
     Constans.—Usurpation Of Magnentius.—Civil War.—Victory Of
     Constantius.
Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part II.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part III.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part IV.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part I.

     Constantius Sole Emperor.—Elevation And Death Of Gallus.—
     Danger And Elevation Of Julian.—Sarmatian And Persian
     Wars.—Victories Of Julian In Gaul.
Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part II.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part III.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part IV.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part I.

     The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of
     Constantine.—Legal Establishment And Constitution Of The
     Christian Or Catholic Church.
Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part II.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part III.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part IV.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part I.

     Persecution Of Heresy.—The Schism Of The Donatists.—The
     Arian Controversy.—Athanasius.—Distracted State Of The
     Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.—
     Toleration Of Paganism.
Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part II.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part III.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part IV.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part V.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part VI.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part VII.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part I.

     Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.—His
     March And Success.—The Death Of Constantius.—Civil
     Administration Of Julian.
Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part II.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part III.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part IV.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part I.

     The Religion Of Julian.—Universal Toleration.—He Attempts
     To Restore And Reform The Pagan Worship—To Rebuild The
     Temple Of Jerusalem—His Artful Persecution Of The
     Christians.—Mutual Zeal And Injustice.
Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part II.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part III.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part IV.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part V.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part I.

     Residence Of Julian At Antioch.—His Successful Expedition
     Against The Persians.—Passage Of The Tigris—The Retreat
     And Death Of Julian.—Election Of Jovian.—He Saves The
     Roman Army By A Disgraceful Treaty.
Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part II.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part III.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part IV.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part V.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part I.

     The Government And Death Of Jovian.—Election Of
     Valentinian, Who Associates His Brother Valens, And Makes
     The Final Division Of The Eastern And Western Empires.—
     Revolt Of Procopius.—Civil And Ecclesiastical
     Administration.—Germany. —Britain.—Africa.—The East.—
     The Danube.—Death Of Valentinian.—His Two Sons, Gratian
     And Valentinian II., Succeed To The Western Empire.
Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part II.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part III.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part IV.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part V.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part VI.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part VII.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part I.

     Manners Of The Pastoral Nations.—Progress Of The Huns, From
     China To Europe.—Flight Of The Goths.—They Pass The
     Danube.—Gothic War.—Defeat And Death Of Valens.—Gratian
     Invests Theodosius With The Eastern Empire.—His Character
     And Success.—Peace And Settlement Of The Goths.
Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part II.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part III.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part IV.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part V.



VOLUME THREE

Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part I.

     Death Of Gratian.—Ruin Of Arianism.—St. Ambrose.—First
     Civil War, Against Maximus.—Character, Administration, And
     Penance Of Theodosius.—Death Of Valentinian II.—Second
     Civil War, Against Eugenius.—Death Of Theodosius.
Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part II.

Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part III.

Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part IV.

Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part V.

Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part I.

     Final Destruction Of Paganism.—Introduction Of The Worship
     Of Saints, And Relics, Among The Christians.
Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part II.

Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part III.

Chapter XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius.—Part I.

     Final Division Of The Roman Empire Between The Sons Of
     Theodosius.—Reign Of Arcadius And Honorius—Administration
     Of Rufinus And Stilicho.—Revolt And Defeat Of Gildo In
     Africa.
Chapter XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius.—Part II.

Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part I.

     Revolt Of The Goths.—They Plunder Greece.—Two Great
     Invasions Of Italy By Alaric And Radagaisus.—They Are
     Repulsed By Stilicho.—The Germans Overrun Gaul.—Usurpation
     Of Constantine In The West.—Disgrace And Death Of Stilicho.
Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part II.

Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part III.

Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part IV.

Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part V.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part I.

     Invasion Of Italy By Alaric.—Manners Of The Roman Senate
     And People.—Rome Is Thrice Besieged, And At Length
     Pillaged, By The Goths.—Death Of Alaric.—The Goths
     Evacuate Italy.—Fall Of Constantine.—Gaul And Spain Are
     Occupied By The Barbarians. —Independence Of Britain.
Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part II.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part II.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part III.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part IV.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part V.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part VI.

Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part I.

     Arcadius Emperor Of The East.—Administration And Disgrace
     Of Eutropius.—Revolt Of Gainas.—Persecution Of St. John
     Chrysostom.—Theodosius II. Emperor Of The East.—His Sister
     Pulcheria.—His Wife Eudocia.—The Persian War, And Division
     Of Armenia.
Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part II.

Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part III.

Chapter XXXIII: Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.—Part I.

     Death Of Honorius.—Valentinian III.—Emperor Of The East.
     —Administration Of His Mother Placidia—Aetius And
     Boniface.—Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.
Chapter XXXIII: Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.—Part II.

Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part I.

     The Character, Conquests, And Court Of Attila, King Of The
     Huns.—Death Of Theodosius The Younger.—Elevation Of
     Marcian To The Empire Of The East.
Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part II.

Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part III.

Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part I.

     Invasion Of Gaul By Attila.—He Is Repulsed By Aetius And
     The Visigoths.—Attila Invades And Evacuates Italy.—The
     Deaths Of Attila, Aetius, And Valentinian The Third.
Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part II.

Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part III.

Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part I.

     Sack Of Rome By Genseric, King Of The Vandals.—His Naval
     Depredations.—Succession Of The Last Emperors Of The West,
     Maximus, Avitus, Majorian, Severus, Anthemius, Olybrius,
     Glycerius, Nepos, Augustulus.—Total Extinction Of The
     Western Empire.—Reign Of Odoacer, The First Barbarian King
     Of Italy.
Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part II.

Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part III.

Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part IV.

Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part V.

Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part I.

     Origin Progress, And Effects Of The Monastic Life.—
     Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity And Arianism.—
     Persecution Of The Vandals In Africa.—Extinction Of
     Arianism Among The Barbarians.
Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part II.

Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part III.

Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part IV.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part I.

     Reign And Conversion Of Clovis.—His Victories Over The
     Alemanni, Burgundians, And Visigoths.—Establishment Of The
     French Monarchy In Gaul.—Laws Of The Barbarians.—State Of
     The Romans.—The Visigoths Of Spain.—Conquest Of Britain By
     The Saxons.
Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part II.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part III.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part IV.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part V.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part VI.



VOLUME FOUR

Chapter XXXIX: Gothic Kingdom Of Italy.—Part I.

     Zeno And Anastasius, Emperors Of The East.—Birth,
     Education, And First Exploits Of Theodoric The Ostrogoth.—
     His Invasion And Conquest Of Italy.—The Gothic Kingdom Of
     Italy.—State Of The West.—Military And Civil Government.—
     The Senator Boethius.—Last Acts And Death Of Theodoric.
Chapter XXXIX: Gothic Kingdom Of Italy.—Part II.

Chapter XXXIX: Gothic Kingdom Of Italy.—Part III.

Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part I.

     Elevation Of Justin The Elder.—Reign Of Justinian.—I. The
     Empress Theodora.—II.  Factions Of The Circus, And Sedition
     Of Constantinople.—III.  Trade And Manufacture Of Silk.—
     IV. Finances And Taxes.—V. Edifices Of Justinian.—Church
     Of St. Sophia.—Fortifications And Frontiers Of The Eastern
     Empire.—Abolition Of The Schools Of Athens, And The
     Consulship Of Rome.
Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part II.

Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part III.

Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part IV.

Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part V.

Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part I.

     Conquests Of Justinian In The West.—Character And First
     Campaigns Of Belisarius—He Invades And Subdues The Vandal
     Kingdom Of Africa—His Triumph.—The Gothic War.—He
     Recovers Sicily, Naples, And Rome.—Siege Of Rome By The
     Goths.—Their Retreat And Losses.—Surrender Of Ravenna.—
     Glory Of Belisarius.—His Domestic Shame And Misfortunes.
Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part II.

Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part III.

Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part IV.

Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part V.

Chapter XLII: State Of The Barbaric World.—Part I.

     State Of The Barbaric World.—Establishment Of The Lombards
     On the Danube.—Tribes And Inroads Of The Sclavonians.—
     Origin, Empire, And Embassies Of The Turks.—The Flight Of
     The Avars.—Chosroes I, Or Nushirvan, King Of Persia.—His
     Prosperous Reign And Wars With The Romans.—The Colchian Or
     Lazic War.—The Aethiopians.
Chapter XLII: State Of The Barbaric World.—Part II.

Chapter XLII: State Of The Barbaric World.—Part III.

Chapter XLII: State Of The Barbaric World.—Part IV.

Chapter XLIII: Last Victory And Death Of Belisarius, Death Of Justinian.—Part I.

     Rebellions Of Africa.—Restoration Of The Gothic Kingdom By
     Totila.—Loss And Recovery Of Rome.—Final Conquest Of Italy
     By Narses.—Extinction Of The Ostrogoths.—Defeat Of The
     Franks And Alemanni.—Last Victory, Disgrace, And Death Of
     Belisarius.—Death And Character Of Justinian.—Comet,
     Earthquakes, And Plague.
Chapter XLIII: Last Victory And Death Of Belisarius, Death OF Justinian.—Part II.

Chapter XLIII: Last Victory And Death Of Belisarius, Death Of Justinian.—Part III.

Chapter XLIII: Last Victory And Death Of Belisarius, Death Of Justinian.—Part IV.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part I.

     Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—The Laws Of The Kings—The
     Twelve Of The Decemvirs.—The Laws Of The People.—The
     Decrees Of The Senate.—The Edicts Of The Magistrates And
     Emperors—Authority Of The Civilians.—Code, Pandects,
     Novels, And Institutes Of Justinian:—I.  Rights Of
     Persons.—II. Rights Of Things.—III.  Private Injuries And
     Actions.—IV. Crimes And Punishments.
Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part II.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part III.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part IV.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part V.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part VI.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part VII.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part VIII.

Chapter XLV: State Of Italy Under The Lombards.—Part I.

     Reign Of The Younger Justin.—Embassy Of The Avars.—Their
     Settlement On The Danube.—Conquest Of Italy By The
     Lombards.—Adoption And Reign Of Tiberius.—Of Maurice.—
     State Of Italy Under The Lombards And The Exarchs.—Of
     Ravenna.—Distress Of Rome.—Character And Pontificate Of
     Gregory The First.
Chapter XLV: State Of Italy Under The Lombards.—Part II.

Chapter XLV: State Of Italy Under The Lombards.—Part III.

Chapter XLVI: Troubles In Persia.—Part I.

     Revolutions On Persia After The Death Of Chosroes On
     Nushirvan.—His Son Hormouz, A Tyrant, Is Deposed.—
     Usurpation Of Baharam.—Flight And Restoration Of Chosroes
     II.—His Gratitude To The Romans.—The Chagan Of The Avars.—
     Revolt Of The Army Against Maurice.—His Death.—Tyranny Of
     Phocas.—Elevation Of Heraclius.—The Persian War.—Chosroes
     Subdues Syria, Egypt, And Asia Minor.—Siege Of
     Constantinople By The Persians And Avars.—Persian
     Expeditions.—Victories And Triumph Of Heraclius.
Chapter XLVI: Troubles In Persia.—Part II.

Chapter XLVI: Troubles In Persia.—Part III.

Chapter XLVI: Troubles In Persia.—Part IV.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part I.

     Theological History Of The Doctrine Of The Incarnation.—The
     Human And Divine Nature Of Christ.—Enmity Of The Patriarchs
     Of Alexandria And Constantinople.—St. Cyril And Nestorius.
     —Third General Council Of Ephesus.—Heresy Of Eutyches.—
     Fourth General Council Of Chalcedon.—Civil And
     Ecclesiastical Discord.—Intolerance Of Justinian.—The
     Three Chapters.—The Monothelite Controversy.—State Of The
     Oriental Sects:—I.  The Nestorians.—II.  The Jacobites.—
     III.  The Maronites.—IV. The Armenians.—V.  The Copts And
     Abyssinians.
Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part II.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part III.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part IV.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part V.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part VI.

Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part I.

     Plan Of The Two Last Volumes.—Succession And Characters Of
     The Greek Emperors Of Constantinople, From The Time Of
     Heraclius To The Latin Conquest.
Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part II.

Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part III.

Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part IV.

Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part V.



VOLUME FIVE

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part I.

     Introduction, Worship, And Persecution Of Images.—Revolt Of
     Italy And Rome.—Temporal Dominion Of The Popes.—Conquest
     Of Italy By The Franks.—Establishment Of Images.—Character
     And Coronation Of Charlemagne.—Restoration And Decay Of The
     Roman Empire In The West.—Independence Of Italy.—
     Constitution Of The Germanic Body.
Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part II.

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part III.

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part IV.

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part V.

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part VI.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part I.

     Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Birth,
     Character, And Doctrine Of Mahomet.—He Preaches At Mecca.—
     Flies To Medina.—Propagates His Religion By The Sword.—
     Voluntary Or Reluctant Submission Of The Arabs.—His Death
     And Successors.—The Claims And Fortunes Of Ali And His
     Descendants.
Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part II.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part III.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part IV.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part V.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part VI.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part VII.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part VIII.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part I.

     The Conquest Of Persia, Syria, Egypt, Africa, And Spain, By
     The Arabs Or Saracens.—Empire Of The Caliphs, Or Successors
     Of Mahomet.—State Of The Christians, &c., Under Their
     Government.
Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part II.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part III.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part IV.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part V.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part VI.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part VII.

Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part I.

     The Two Sieges Of Constantinople By The Arabs.—Their
     Invasion Of France, And Defeat By Charles Martel.—Civil War
     Of The Ommiades And Abbassides.—Learning Of The Arabs.—
     Luxury Of The Caliphs.—Naval Enterprises On Crete, Sicily,
     And Rome.—Decay And Division Of The Empire Of The Caliphs.
     —Defeats And Victories Of The Greek Emperors.
Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part II.

Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part III.

Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part IV.

Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part V.

Chapter LIII: Fate Of The Eastern Empire.—Part I.

     Fate Of The Eastern Empire In The Tenth Century.—Extent And
     Division.—Wealth And Revenue.—Palace Of Constantinople.—
     Titles And Offices.—Pride And Power Of The Emperors.—
     Tactics Of The Greeks, Arabs, And Franks.—Loss Of The Latin
     Tongue.—Studies And Solitude Of The Greeks.
Chapter LIII: Fate Of The Eastern Empire.—Part II.

Chapter LIII: Fate Of The Eastern Empire.—Part III.

Chapter LIII: Fate Of The Eastern Empire.—Part IV.

Chapter LIV: Origin And Doctrine Of The Paulicians.—Part I.

     Origin And Doctrine Of The Paulicians.—Their Persecution By
     The Greek Emperors.—Revolt In Armenia &c.—Transplantation
     Into Thrace.—Propagation In The West.—The Seeds,
     Character, And Consequences Of The Reformation.
Chapter LIV: Origin And Doctrine Of The Paulicians.—Part II.

Chapter LV: The Bulgarians, The Hungarians And The Russians.—Part I.

     The Bulgarians.—Origin, Migrations, And Settlement Of The
     Hungarians.—Their Inroads In The East And West.—The
     Monarchy Of Russia.—Geography And Trade.—Wars Of The
     Russians Against The Greek Empire.—Conversion Of The
     Barbarians.
Chapter LV: The Bulgarians, The Hungarians And The Russians.—Part II.

Chapter LV: The Bulgarians, The Hungarians And The Russians.—Part III.

Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part I.

     The Saracens, Franks, And Greeks, In Italy.—First
     Adventures And Settlement Of The Normans.—Character And
     Conquest Of Robert Guiscard, Duke Of Apulia—Deliverance Of
     Sicily By His Brother Roger.—Victories Of Robert Over The
     Emperors Of The East And West.—Roger, King Of Sicily,
     Invades Africa And Greece.—The Emperor Manuel Comnenus.—
     Wars Of The Greeks And Normans.—Extinction Of The Normans.
Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part II.

Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part III.

Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part IV.

Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part V.

Chapter LVII: The Turks.—Part I.

     The Turks Of The House Of Seljuk.—Their Revolt Against
     Mahmud Conqueror Of Hindostan.—Togrul Subdues Persia, And
     Protects The Caliphs.—Defeat And Captivity Of The Emperor
     Romanus Diogenes By Alp Arslan.—Power And Magnificence Of
     Malek Shah.—Conquest Of Asia Minor And Syria.—State And
     Oppression Of Jerusalem.—Pilgrimages To The Holy Sepulchre.
Chapter LVII: The Turks.—Part II.

Chapter LVII: The Turks.—Part III.

Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part I.

     Origin And Numbers Of The First Crusade.—Characters Of The Latin
     Princes.—Their March To Constantinople.—Policy Of The Greek
     Emperor Alexius.—Conquest Of Nice, Antioch, And Jerusalem, By The
     Franks.—Deliverance Of The Holy Sepulchre.— Godfrey Of Bouillon,
     First King Of Jerusalem.—Institutions Of The French Or Latin Kingdom.
Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part II.

Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part III.

Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part IV.

Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part V.



VOLUME SIX

Chapter LIX: The Crusades.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LX: The Fourth Crusade.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXI: Partition Of The Empire By The French And Venetians.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXII: Greek Emperors Of Nice And Constantinople.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXIII: Civil Wars And The Ruin Of The Greek Empire.—Part I.    Part II.

Chapter LXIV: Moguls, Ottoman Turks.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXV: Elevation Of Timour Or Tamerlane, And His Death.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXVI: Union Of The Greek And Latin Churches.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXVII: Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—Part I.    Part II.

Chapter LXVIII: Reign Of Mahomet The Second, Extinction Of Eastern Empire.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXIX: State Of Rome From The Twelfth Century.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXX: Final Settlement Of The Ecclesiastical State.—Part I.   Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXXI: Prospect Of The Ruins Of Rome In The Fifteenth Century.—Part I.    Part II






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VOLUME ONE

Introduction
Preface By The Editor
Preface Of The Author
Preface To The First Volume

Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antoninies.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.

Introduction—The Extent And Military Force Of The Empire In
The Age Of The Antonines.

Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

Of The Union And Internal Prosperity Of The Roman Empire, In
The Age Of The Antonines.

Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.   Part II.

Of The Constitution Of The Roman Empire, In The Age Of The
Antonines.

Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.   Part II.

The Cruelty, Follies, And Murder Of Commodus. Election Of
Pertinax—His Attempts To Reform The State—His Assassination
By The Prætorian Guards.

Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.   Part II.

Public Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus By The
Prætorian Guards—Clodius Albinus In Britain, Pescennius
Niger In Syria, And Septimius Severus In Pannonia, Declare
Against The Murderers Of Pertinax—Civil Wars And Victory Of
Severus Over His Three Rivals—Relaxation Of Discipline—New
Maxims Of Government.

Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

The Death Of Severus.—Tyranny Of Caracalla.—Usurpation
Of Macrinus.—Follies Of Elagabalus.—Virtues Of Alexander
Severus.—Licentiousness Of The Army.—General State Of The
Roman Finances.

Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.

The Elevation And Tyranny Of Maximin.—Rebellion In Africa
And Italy, Under The Authority Of The Senate.—Civil Wars And
Seditions.—Violent Deaths Of Maximin And His Son, Of Maximus
And Balbinus, And Of The Three Gordians.—Usurpation And
Secular Games Of Philip.

Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I.   Part II.

Of The State Of Persia After The Restoration Of The Monarchy
By Artaxerxes.

Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.

The State Of Germany Till The Invasion Of The Barbarians In
The Time Of The Emperor Decius.


Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

The Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian, And
Gallienus.—The General Irruption Of The Barbarians.—The
Thirty Tyrants.

Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part I.  Part II.  Part III.

Reign Of Claudius.—Defeat Of The Goths.—Victories,
Triumph, And Death Of Aurelian.


Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.

Conduct Of The Army And Senate After The Death Of Aurelian.—
Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus, And His Sons.

Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

The Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates, Maximian,
Galerius, And Constantius.—General Reestablishment Of Order
And Tranquillity.—The Persian War, Victory, And Triumph.—
The New Form Of Administration.—Abdication And Retirement Of
Diocletian And Maximian.

Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

Troubles After The Abdication Of Diocletian.—Death Of
Constantius.—Elevation Of Constantine And Maxentius. ­
Six Emperors At The Same Time.—Death Of Maximian And Galerius.
—Victories Of Constantine Over Maxentius And Licinus.—
Reunion Of The Empire Under The Authority Of Constantine.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.   Part VIII.   Part IX.

The Progress Of The Christian Religion, And The Sentiments,
Manners, Numbers, And Condition Of The Primitive Christians.

VOLUME TWO

Chapter XVI—Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.   Part VIII.

The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians,
From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.

Foundation Of Constantinople.—Political System Constantine,
And His Successors.—Military Discipline.—The Palace.—The
Finances.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

Character Of Constantine.—Gothic War.—Death Of
Constantine.—Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.—
Persian War.—Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger And
Constans.—Usurpation Of Magnentius.—Civil War.—Victory
Of Constantius.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part I.   PartII.   Part III.   Part IV.

Constantius Sole Emperor.—Elevation And Death Of Gallus.—
Danger And Elevation Of Julian.—Sarmatian And Persian Wars.—
Victories Of Julian In Gaul.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   PartIV.

The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of
Constantine.—Legal Establishment And Constitution Of The
Christian Or Catholic Church.


Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.

Persecution Of Heresy.—The Schism Of The Donatists.—The
Arian Controversy.—Athanasius.—Distracted State Of The
Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.—Toleration
Of Paganism.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part I   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.—His
March And Success.—The Death Of Constantius.—Civil
Administration Of Julian.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.

The Religion Of Julian.—Universal Toleration.—He
Attempts To Restore And Reform The Pagan Worship—To Rebuild
The Temple Of Jerusalem—His Artful Persecution Of The
Christians.—Mutual Zeal And Injustice.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.

Residence Of Julian At Antioch.—His Successful Expedition
Against The Persians.—Passage Of The Tigris—The Retreat And
Death Of Julian.—Election Of Jovian.—He Saves The Roman
Army By A Disgraceful Treaty.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.

The Government And Death Of Jovian.—Election Of
Valentinian, Who Associates His Brother Valens, And Makes The
Final Division Of The Eastern And Western Empires.—Revolt Of
Procopius.—Civil And Ecclesiastical Administration.—
Germany.—Britain.—Africa.—The East.—The Danube.—
Death Of Valentinian.—His Two Sons, Gratian And Valentinian
II., Succeed To The Western Empire.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.

Manners Of The Pastoral Nations.—Progress Of The Huns, From
China To Europe.—Flight Of The Goths.—They Pass The Danube.
—Gothic War.—Defeat And Death Of Valens.—Gratian Invests
Theodosius With The Eastern Empire.—His Character And Success.
—Peace And Settlement Of The Goths.

VOLUME THREE

Chapter XXVII: Civil Wars, Reign Of Theodosius.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV    Part V.

     Death Of Gratian.—Ruin Of Arianism.—St. Ambrose.—
     First Civil War, Against Maximus.—Character,
     Administration, And Penance Of Theodosius.—Death Of
     Valentinian II.—Second Civil War, Against Eugenius.—
     Death Of Theodosius.

Chapter XXVIII: Destruction Of Paganism.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     Final Destruction Of Paganism.—Introduction Of The
     Worship Of Saints, And Relics, Among The Christians.

Chapter XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius.—Part I.    Part II.

     Final Division Of The Roman Empire Between The Sons Of
     Theodosius.—Reign Of Arcadius And Honorius—
     Administration Of Rufinus And Stilicho.—Revolt And Defeat
     Of Gildo In Africa.

Chapter XXX: Revolt Of The Goths.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     Revolt Of The Goths.—They Plunder Greece.—Two Great
     Invasions Of Italy By Alaric And Radagaisus.—They Are
     Repulsed By Stilicho.—The Germans Overrun Gaul.—Usurpation
     Of Constantine In The West.—Disgrace And Death Of Stilicho.

Chapter XXXI: Invasion Of Italy, Occupation Of Territories By Barbarians.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.    Part VII.

     Invasion Of Italy By Alaric.—Manners Of The Roman Senate
     And People.—Rome Is Thrice Besieged, And At Length
     Pillaged, By The Goths.—Death Of Alaric.—The Goths
     Evacuate Italy.—Fall Of Constantine.—Gaul And Spain Are
     Occupied By The Barbarians.—Independence Of Britain.

Chapter XXXII: Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     Arcadius Emperor Of The East.—Administration And Disgrace
     Of Eutropius.—Revolt Of Gainas.—Persecution Of St. John
     Chrysostom.—Theodosius II. Emperor Of The East.—His Sister
     Pulcheria.—His Wife Eudocia.—The Persian War, And Division
     Of Armenia.

Chapter XXXIII: Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.—Part I.    Part II.

     Death Of Honorius.—Valentinian III.—Emperor Of The East.—
     Administration Of His Mother Placidia—Ãfâ? tius And Boniface.—
     Conquest Of Africa By The Vandals.

Chapter XXXIV: Attila.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     The Character, Conquests, And Court Of Attila, King Of The
     Huns.—Death Of Theodosius The Younger.—Elevation Of
     Marcian To The Empire Of The East.

Chapter XXXV: Invasion By Attila.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     Invasion Of Gaul By Attila.—He Is Repulsed By Ãfâ? tius And The
     Visigoths.—Attila Invades And Evacuates Italy.—The Deaths
     Of Attila, Ãfâ? tius, And Valentinian The Third.

Chapter XXXVI: Total Extinction Of The Western Empire.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     Sack Of Rome By Genseric, King Of The Vandals.—His Naval
     Depredations.—Succession Of The Last Emperors Of The West,
     Maximus, Avitus, Majorian, Severus, Anthemius, Olybrius,
     Glycerius, Nepos, Augustulus.—Total Extinction Of The
     Western Empire.—Reign Of Odoacer, The First Barbarian King
     Of Italy.

Chapter XXXVII: Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

     Origin Progress, And Effects Of The Monastic Life.—
     Conversion Of The Barbarians To Christianity And Arianism.—
     Persecution Of The Vandals In Africa.—Extinction Of
     Arianism Among The Barbarians.

Chapter XXXVIII: Reign Of Clovis.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.

     Reign And Conversion Of Clovis.—His Victories Over The
     Alemanni, Burgundians, And Visigoths.—Establishment Of The
     French Monarchy In Gaul.—Laws Of The Barbarians.—State Of
     The Romans.—The Visigoths Of Spain.—Conquest Of Britain By
     The Saxons.
VOLUME FOUR

Chapter XXXIX: Gothic Kingdom Of Italy.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     Zeno And Anastasius, Emperors Of The East.—Birth,
     Education, And First Exploits Of Theodoric The Ostrogoth.—
     His Invasion And Conquest Of Italy.—The Gothic Kingdom Of
     Italy.—State Of The West.—Military And Civil Government.—
     The Senator Boethius.—Last Acts And Death Of Theodoric.

Chapter XL: Reign Of Justinian.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     Elevation Of Justin The Elder.—Reign Of Justinian.—I. The
     Empress Theodora.—II. Factions Of The Circus, And Sedition
     Of Constantinople.—III. Trade And Manufacture Of Silk.—IV.
     Finances And Taxes.—V. Edifices Of Justinian.—Church Of
     St. Sophia.—Fortifications And Frontiers Of The Eastern
     Empire.—Abolition Of The Schools Of Athens, And The
     Consulship Of Rome.

Chapter XLI: Conquests Of Justinian, Character Of Balisarius.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.

     Conquests Of Justinian In The West.—Character And First
     Campaigns Of Belisarius—He Invades And Subdues The Vandal
     Kingdom Of Africa—His Triumph.—The Gothic War.—He
     Recovers Sicily, Naples, And Rome.—Siege Of Rome By The
     Goths.—Their Retreat And Losses.—Surrender Of Ravenna.—
     Glory Of Belisarius.—His Domestic Shame And Misfortunes.

Chapter XLII: State Of The Barbaric World.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

     State Of The Barbaric World.—Establishment Of The Lombards
     On the Danube.—Tribes And Inroads Of The Sclavonians.—
     Origin, Empire, And Embassies Of The Turks.—The Flight Of
     The Avars.—Chosroes I, Or Nushirvan, King Of Persia.—His
     Prosperous Reign And Wars With The Romans.—The Colchian Or
     Lazic War.—The Ãfâ? thiopians.

Chapter XLIII: Last Victory And Death Of Belisarius, Death Of Justinian.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

     Rebellions Of Africa.—Restoration Of The Gothic Kingdom By
     Totila.—Loss And Recovery Of Rome.—Final Conquest Of Italy
     By Narses.—Extinction Of The Ostrogoths.—Defeat Of The
     Franks And Alemanni.—Last Victory, Disgrace, And Death Of
     Belisarius.—Death And Character Of Justinian.—Comet,
     Earthquakes, And Plague.

Chapter XLIV: Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.    Part VII.    Part VIII.

     Idea Of The Roman Jurisprudence.—The Laws Of The Kings—The
     Twelve Of The Decemvirs.—The Laws Of The People.—The
     Decrees Of The Senate.—The Edicts Of The Magistrates And
     Emperors—Authority Of The Civilians.—Code, Pandects,
     Novels, And Institutes Of Justinian:—I. Rights Of Persons.—
     II. Rights Of Things.—III. Private Injuries And Actions.—
     IV. Crimes And Punishments.

Chapter XLV: State Of Italy Under The Lombards.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     Reign Of The Younger Justin.—Embassy Of The Avars.—Their
     Settlement On The Danube.—Conquest Of Italy By The
     Lombards.—Adoption And Reign Of Tiberius.—Of Maurice.—
     State Of Italy Under The Lombards And The Exarchs.—Of
     Ravenna.—Distress Of Rome.—Character And Pontificate Of
     Gregory The First.

Chapter XLVI: Troubles In Persia.—Part I.    Part II.      Part III.    Part IV.

     Revolutions On Persia After The Death Of Chosroes On
     Nushirvan.—His Son Hormouz, A Tyrant, Is Deposed.—
     Usurpation Of Baharam.—Flight And Restoration Of Chosroes
     II.—His Gratitude To The Romans.—The Chagan Of The Avars.—
     Revolt Of The Army Against Maurice.—His Death.—Tyranny Of
     Phocas.—Elevation Of Heraclius.—The Persian War.—Chosroes
     Subdues Syria, Egypt, And Asia Minor.—Siege Of
     Constantinople By The Persians And Avars.—Persian
     Expeditions.—Victories And Triumph Of Heraclius.

Chapter XLVII: Ecclesiastical Discord.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.

     Theological History Of The Doctrine Of The Incarnation.—The
     Human And Divine Nature Of Christ.—Enmity Of The Patriarchs
     Of Alexandria And Constantinople.—St. Cyril And Nestorius.—
     Third General Council Of Ephesus.—Heresy Of Eutyches.—
     Fourth General Council Of Chalcedon.—Civil And
     Ecclesiastical Discord.—Intolerance Of Justinian.—The
     Three Chapters.—The Monothelite Controversy.—State Of The
     Oriental Sects:—I. The Nestorians.—II. The Jacobites.—
     III. The Maronites.—IV. The Armenians.—V. The Copts And
     Abyssinians.

Chapter XLVIII: Succession And Characters Of The Greek Emperors.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part VI.

     Plan Of The Two Last Volumes.—Succession And Characters Of
     The Greek Emperors Of Constantinople, From The Time Of
     Heraclius To The Latin Conquest.
VOLUME FIVE

Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.

     Introduction, Worship, And Persecution Of Images.—Revolt Of
     Italy And Rome.—Temporal Dominion Of The Popes.—Conquest
     Of Italy By The Franks.—Establishment Of Images.—Character
     And Coronation Of Charlemagne.—Restoration And Decay Of The
     Roman Empire In The West.—Independence Of Italy.—
     Constitution Of The Germanic Body.

Chapter L: Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.    Part VII.    Part VIII.

     Description Of Arabia And Its Inhabitants.—Birth,
     Character, And Doctrine Of Mahomet.—He Preaches At Mecca.—
     Flies To Medina.—Propagates His Religion By The Sword.—
     Voluntary Or Reluctant Submission Of The Arabs.—His Death
     And Successors.—The Claims And Fortunes Of Ali And His
     Descendants.

Chapter LI: Conquests By The Arabs.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.    Part VI.    Part VII.    Part VIII.    Part IX.

     The Conquest Of Persia, Syria, Egypt, Africa, And Spain, By
     The Arabs Or Saracens.—Empire Of The Caliphs, Or Successors
     Of Mahomet.—State Of The Christians, &c., Under Their
     Government.

Chapter LII: More Conquests By The Arabs.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     The Two Sieges Of Constantinople By The Arabs.—Their
     Invasion Of France, And Defeat By Charles Martel.—Civil War
     Of The Ommiades And Abbassides.—Learning Of The Arabs.—
     Luxury Of The Caliphs.—Naval Enterprises On Crete, Sicily,
     And Rome.—Decay And Division Of The Empire Of The Caliphs.—
     Defeats And Victories Of The Greek Emperors.

Chapter LIII: Fate Of The Eastern Empire.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

     Fate Of The Eastern Empire In The Tenth Century.—Extent And
     Division.—Wealth And Revenue.—Palace Of Constantinople.—
     Titles And Offices.—Pride And Power Of The Emperors.—
     Tactics Of The Greeks, Arabs, And Franks.—Loss Of The Latin
     Tongue.—Studies And Solitude Of The Greeks.

Chapter LIV: Origin And Doctrine Of The Paulicians.—Part I.    Part II.

     Origin And Doctrine Of The Paulicians.—Their Persecution By
     The Greek Emperors.—Revolt In Armenia &c.—Transplantation
     Into Thrace.—Propagation In The West.—The Seeds,
     Character, And Consequences Of The Reformation.

Chapter LV: The Bulgarians, The Hungarians And The Russians.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     The Bulgarians.—Origin, Migrations, And Settlement Of The
     Hungarians.—Their Inroads In The East And West.—The
     Monarchy Of Russia.—Geography And Trade.—Wars Of The
     Russians Against The Greek Empire.—Conversion Of The
     Barbarians.

Chapter LVI: The Saracens, The Franks And The Normans.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     The Saracens, Franks, And Greeks, In Italy.—First
     Adventures And Settlement Of The Normans.—Character And
     Conquest Of Robert Guiscard, Duke Of Apulia—Deliverance Of
     Sicily By His Brother Roger.—Victories Of Robert Over The
     Emperors Of The East And West.—Roger, King Of Sicily,
     Invades Africa And Greece.—The Emperor Manuel Comnenus.—
     Wars Of The Greeks And Normans.—Extinction Of The Normans.

Chapter LVII: The Turks.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

     The Turks Of The House Of Seljuk.—Their Revolt Against
     Mahmud Conqueror Of Hindostan.—Togrul Subdues Persia, And
     Protects The Caliphs.—Defeat And Captivity Of The Emperor
     Romanus Diogenes By Alp Arslan.—Power And Magnificence Of
     Malek Shah.—Conquest Of Asia Minor And Syria.—State And
     Oppression Of Jerusalem.—Pilgrimages To The Holy Sepulchre.

Chapter LVIII: The First Crusade.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.    Part V.

     Origin And Numbers Of The First Crusade.—Characters Of The
     Latin Princes.—Their March To Constantinople.—Policy Of
     The Greek Emperor Alexius.—Conquest Of Nice, Antioch, And
     Jerusalem, By The Franks.—Deliverance Of The Holy
     Sepulchre.—Godfrey Of Bouillon, First King Of Jerusalem.—
     Institutions Of The French Or Latin Kingdom.
VOLUME SIX

Chapter LIX: The Crusades.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LX: The Fourth Crusade.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXI: Partition Of The Empire By The French And Venetians.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXII: Greek Emperors Of Nice And Constantinople.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXIII: Civil Wars And The Ruin Of The Greek Empire.—Part I.    Part II.

Chapter LXIV: Moguls, Ottoman Turks.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXV: Elevation Of Timour Or Tamerlane, And His Death.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.

Chapter LXVI: Union Of The Greek And Latin Churches.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXVII: Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—Part I.    Part II.

Chapter LXVIII: Reign Of Mahomet The Second, Extinction Of Eastern Empire.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXIX: State Of Rome From The Twelfth Century.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXX: Final Settlement Of The Ecclesiastical State.—Part I.    Part II.    Part III.    Part IV.

Chapter LXXI: Prospect Of The Ruins Of Rome In The Fifteenth Century.—Part I.    Part II









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