The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V1

The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V1 is a monumental work of historical scholarship by the renowned English historian and writer, Edward Gibbon. This book presents a comprehensive account of the decline and eventual collapse of the Roman Empire, covering the period from the end of the Antonine dynasty in 180 AD to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.Gibbon's narrative is a meticulous and detailed examination of the political, social, economic, and religious factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire. He examines the role of military conquests, the rise of Christianity, the internal struggles of the Roman Empire, and the influence of outside forces such as the barbarian invasions.The book is divided into six volumes, with the first volume covering the period from the reign of Trajan to the end of the Antonine dynasty. Gibbon's writing is characterized by its clarity, precision, and erudition, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of historical scholarship in the English language.Overall, The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V1 is a compelling and insightful account of one of the most significant periods in world history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire, or the wider history of Western civilization.Yet Commodus was not, as he has been represented, a tiger born with an insatiate thirst of human blood, and capable, from his infancy, of the most inhuman actions. Nature had formed him of a weak rather than a wicked disposition. His simplicity and timidity rendered him the slave of his attendants, who gradually corrupted his mind. His cruelty, which at first obeyed the dictates of others, degenerated into habit, and at length became the ruling passion of his soul.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.