The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V2

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a monumental work by the renowned British historian and scholar Edward Gibbon. This book is the second volume of the six-volume series that chronicles the history of the Roman Empire from its peak in the second century AD to its ultimate collapse in the fifteenth century. In this volume, Gibbon continues his detailed and comprehensive account of the Roman Empire's decline, covering the period from the reign of Emperor Trajan to the end of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. He explores the political, social, economic, and military factors that contributed to the decline of the empire, including the rise of Christianity, the invasions of barbarian tribes, and the corruption and incompetence of the Roman government. Gibbon's writing style is highly engaging and readable, with a wealth of detail and analysis that makes this book a classic of historical literature. He draws on a wide range of sources, including primary documents, contemporary accounts, and his own extensive research, to provide a nuanced and insightful portrait of the Roman Empire's decline. Overall, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire V2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the broader sweep of world history. It is a masterful work of scholarship and a lasting testament to Gibbon's genius as a historian.The sectaries of a persecuted religion, depressed by fear animated with resentment, and perhaps heated by enthusiasm, are seldom in a proper temper of mind calmly to investigate, or candidly to appreciate, the motives of their enemies, which often escape the impartial and discerning view even of those who are placed at a secure distance from the flames of persecution. A reason has been assigned for the conduct of the emperors towards the primitive ChristiansThis 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.