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Title: The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)

Author: Edward Gibbon

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HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Edward Gibbon, Esq.

With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman

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1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised)

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ABREVIATED CONTENTS

VOLUME ONE Introduction Preface By The Editor, Author and To the First and Fourth Volumes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

VOLUME THREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUME FOUR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUME FIVE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DETAILED CONTENTS

VOLUME ONE Introduction

Preface By The Editor, Author and To the First and Fourth Volumes.

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

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 Praetorian Guards.

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

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 VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—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 Persion 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, Aemilianus, Valerian And Gallienus—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV.

The Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian, And
Gallienus.—The General Irruption Of The Barbari Ans.—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 This 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 Maxen Tius.—
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. Part II. 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. Part IV.

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 II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI.

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—Aetius 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 Aetius And
The Visigoths.—Attila Invades And Evacuates Italy.—The
Deaths Of Attila, Aetius, 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, Charact Of Balisarius.—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V.

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 Aethiopians.

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 V.

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 All And His
Descendants.

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

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.

Preservation Of The Greek Empire.—Numbers, Passage, And
Event, Of The Second And Third Crusades.—St. Bernard.—
Reign Of Saladin In Egypt And Syria.—His Conquest Of
Jerusalem.—Naval Crusades.—Richard The First Of England.—
Pope Innocent The Third; And The Fourth And Fifth Crusades.-
-The Emperor Frederic The Second.—Louis The Ninth Of
France; And The Two Last Crusades.—Expulsion Of The Latins
Or Franks By The Mamelukes.

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

Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—State Of Constantinople.—
Revolt Of The Bulgarians.—Isaac Angelus Dethroned By His
Brother Alexius.—Origin Of The Fourth Crusade.—Alliance Of
The French And Venetians With The Son Of Isaac.—Their Naval
Expedition To Constantinople.—The Two Sieges And Final
Conquest Of The City By The Latins.

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

Partition Of The Empire By The French And Venetians,—Five
Latin Emperors Of The Houses Of Flanders And Courtenay.—
Their Wars Against The Bulgarians And Greeks.—Weakness And
Poverty Of The Latin Empire.—Recovery Of Constantinople By
The Greeks.—General Consequences Of The Crusades.

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

The Greek Emperors Of Nice And Constantinople.—Elevation
And Reign Of Michael Palæologus.—His False Union With The
Pope And The Latin Church.—Hostile Designs Of Charles Of
Anjou.—Revolt Of Sicily.—War Of The Catalans In Asia And
Greece.—Revolutions And Present State Of Athens.

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

Civil Wars, And Ruin Of The Greek Empire.—Reigns Of
Andronicus, The Elder And Younger, And John Palæologus.—
Regency, Revolt, Reign, And Abdication Of John Cantacuzene.—
Establishment Of A Genoese Colony At Pera Or Galata.—Their
Wars With The Empire And City Of Constantinople.

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

Conquests Of Zingis Khan And The Moguls From China To
Poland.—Escape Of Constantinople And The Greeks.—Origin Of
The Ottoman Turks In Bithynia.—Reigns And Victories Of
Othman, Orchan, Amurath The First, And Bajazet The First.—
Foundation And Progress Of The Turkish Monarchy In Asia And
Europe.—Danger Of Constantinople And The Greek Empire.

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

Elevation Of Timour Or Tamerlane To The Throne Of
Samarcand.—His Conquests In Persia, Georgia, Tartary
Russia, India, Syria, And Anatolia.—His Turkish War.—
Defeat And Captivity Of Bajazet.—Death Of Timour.—Civil
War Of The Sons Of Bajazet.—Restoration Of The Turkish
Monarchy By Mahomet The First.—Siege Of Constantinople By
Amurath The Second.

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

Applications Of The Eastern Emperors To The Popes.—Visits
To The West, Of John The First, Manuel, And John The Second,
Palæologus.—Union Of The Greek And Latin Churches, Promoted
By The Council Of Basil, And Concluded At Ferrara And
Florence.—State Of Literature At Constantinople.—Its
Revival In Italy By The Greek Fugitives.—Curiosity And
Emulation Of The Latins.

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

Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—Reign And Character Of
Amurath The Second.—Crusade Of Ladislaus, King Of Hungary.-
-His Defeat And Death.—John Huniades.—Scanderbeg.—
Constantine Palæologus, Last Emperor Of The East.

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

Reign And Character Of Mahomet The Second.—Siege, Assault,
And Final Conquest, Of Constantinople By The Turks.—Death
Of Constantine Palæologus.—Servitude Of The Greeks.—
Extinction Of The Roman Empire In The East.—Consternation
Of Europe.—Conquests And Death Of Mahomet The Second.

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

State Of Rome From The Twelfth Century.—Temporal Dominion
Of The Popes.—Seditions Of The City.—Political Heresy Of
Arnold Of Brescia.—Restoration Of The Republic.—The
Senators.—Pride Of The Romans.—Their Wars.—They Are
Deprived Of The Election And Presence Of The Popes, Who
Retire To Avignon.—The Jubilee.—Noble Families Of Rome.—
Feud Of The Colonna And Ursini.

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

Character And Coronation Of Petrarch.—Restoration Of The
Freedom And Government Of Rome By The Tribune Rienzi.—His
Virtues And Vices, His Expulsion And Death.—Return Of The
Popes From Avignon.—Great Schism Of The West.—Reunion Of
The Latin Church.—Last Struggles Of Roman Liberty.—
Statutes Of Rome.—Final Settlement Of The Ecclesiastical
State.

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

Prospect Of The Ruins Of Rome In The Fifteenth Century.—
Four Causes Of Decay And Destruction.—Example Of The
Coliseum.—Renovation Of The City.—Conclusion Of The Whole
Work.

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ABREVIATED CONTENTS:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

VOLUME THREE

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

VOLUME FOUR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUME FIVE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 Marcinus.—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 Persion 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 Barbari Ans.—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 This 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 Maxen Tius. 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 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 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 Æthiopians.

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 All 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.

Preservation Of The Greek Empire.—Numbers, Passage, And
Event, Of The Second And Third Crusades.—St. Bernard.—
Reign Of Saladin In Egypt And Syria.—His Conquest Of
Jerusalem.—Naval Crusades.—Richard The First Of England.—
Pope Innocent The Third; And The Fourth And Fifth Crusades.-
-The Emperor Frederic The Second.—Louis The Ninth Of
France; And The Two Last Crusades.—Expulsion Of The Latins
Or Franks By The Mamelukes.

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

Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—State Of Constantinople.—
Revolt Of The Bulgarians.—Isaac Angelus Dethroned By His
Brother Alexius.—Origin Of The Fourth Crusade.—Alliance Of
The French And Venetians With The Son Of Isaac.—Their Naval
Expedition To Constantinople.—The Two Sieges And Final
Conquest Of The City By The Latins.

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

Partition Of The Empire By The French And Venetians,—Five
Latin Emperors Of The Houses Of Flanders And Courtenay.—
Their Wars Against The Bulgarians And Greeks.—Weakness And
Poverty Of The Latin Empire.—Recovery Of Constantinople By
The Greeks.—General Consequences Of The Crusades.

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

The Greek Emperors Of Nice And Constantinople.—Elevation
And Reign Of Michael Palæologus.—His False Union With The
Pope And The Latin Church.—Hostile Designs Of Charles Of
Anjou.—Revolt Of Sicily.—War Of The Catalans In Asia And
Greece.—Revolutions And Present State Of Athens.

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

Civil Wars, And Ruin Of The Greek Empire.—Reigns Of
Andronicus, The Elder And Younger, And John Palæologus.—
Regency, Revolt, Reign, And Abdication Of John Cantacuzene.—
Establishment Of A Genoese Colony At Pera Or Galata.—Their
Wars With The Empire And City Of Constantinople.

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

Conquests Of Zingis Khan And The Moguls From China To
Poland.—Escape Of Constantinople And The Greeks.—Origin Of
The Ottoman Turks In Bithynia.—Reigns And Victories Of
Othman, Orchan, Amurath The First, And Bajazet The First.—
Foundation And Progress Of The Turkish Monarchy In Asia And
Europe.—Danger Of Constantinople And The Greek Empire.

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

Elevation Of Timour Or Tamerlane To The Throne Of
Samarcand.—His Conquests In Persia, Georgia, Tartary
Russia, India, Syria, And Anatolia.—His Turkish War.—
Defeat And Captivity Of Bajazet.—Death Of Timour.—Civil
War Of The Sons Of Bajazet.—Restoration Of The Turkish
Monarchy By Mahomet The First.—Siege Of Constantinople By
Amurath The Second.

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

Applications Of The Eastern Emperors To The Popes.—Visits
To The West, Of John The First, Manuel, And John The Second,
Palæologus.—Union Of The Greek And Latin Churches, Promoted
By The Council Of Basil, And Concluded At Ferrara And
Florence.—State Of Literature At Constantinople.—Its
Revival In Italy By The Greek Fugitives.—Curiosity And
Emulation Of The Latins.

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

Schism Of The Greeks And Latins.—Reign And Character Of
Amurath The Second.—Crusade Of Ladislaus, King Of Hungary.-
-His Defeat And Death.—John Huniades.—Scanderbeg.—
Constantine Palæologus, Last Emperor Of The East.

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

Reign And Character Of Mahomet The Second.—Siege, Assault,
And Final Conquest, Of Constantinople By The Turks.—Death
Of Constantine Palæologus.—Servitude Of The Greeks.—
Extinction Of The Roman Empire In The East.—Consternation
Of Europe.—Conquests And Death Of Mahomet The Second.

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

State Of Rome From The Twelfth Century.—Temporal Dominion
Of The Popes.—Seditions Of The City.—Political Heresy Of
Arnold Of Brescia.—Restoration Of The Republic.—The
Senators.—Pride Of The Romans.—Their Wars.—They Are
Deprived Of The Election And Presence Of The Popes, Who
Retire To Avignon.—The Jubilee.—Noble Families Of Rome.—
Feud Of The Colonna And Ursini.

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

Character And Coronation Of Petrarch.—Restoration Of The
Freedom And Government Of Rome By The Tribune Rienzi.—His
Virtues And Vices, His Expulsion And Death.—Return Of The
Popes From Avignon.—Great Schism Of The West.—Reunion Of
The Latin Church.—Last Struggles Of Roman Liberty.—
Statutes Of Rome.—Final Settlement Of The Ecclesiastical
State.

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

Prospect Of The Ruins Of Rome In The Fifteenth Century.—
Four Causes Of Decay And Destruction.—Example Of The
Coliseum.—Renovation Of The City.—Conclusion Of The Whole
Work.

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Table of Contents

- HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

- ABREVIATED CONTENTS

- DETAILED CONTENTS

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

- VOLUME TWO
- VOLUME THREE
- VOLUME FOUR
- VOLUME FIVE
- VOLUME SIX

- ABREVIATED CONTENTS:

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

- DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS
- VOLUME TWO
- VOLUME THREE
- VOLUME FOUR
- VOLUME FIVE

- VOLUME SIX Chapter LIX: The Crusades.—Part I. Part II. Part III.

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