History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1
By Edward Gibbon
Length20h 18m
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'History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1' is the first in a six-volume series, where Edward Gibbon details the history of the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 1453 AD. In Volume 1, Gibbon focuses on the height of the Empire under the Five Good Emperors and the decline that started with Commodus. The commentary by Henry Hart Milman provides context and critical analysis of Gibbon's work. The book presents a thorough analysis of the different factors leading to the fall of one of the greatest empires in human history.
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GenreHistory
Length20 hrs 18 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 1, 2004
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface By The Editor
2Preface Of The Author
3Preface To The First Volume
4Preface To The Fourth Volume Of The Original Quarto Edition
5Chapter 1: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 1: Introduction.
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6Chapter 1: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 2
7Chapter 1: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 3
8Chapter 2: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 1
9Chapter 2: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 2
10Chapter 2: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 3
11Chapter 2: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines Part 4
12Chapter 3: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 1
13Chapter 3: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines: Part 2
14Chapter 4: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus: Part 1
15Chapter 4: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus: Part 2
16Chapter 5: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus: Part 1
17Chapter 5: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus: Part 2
18Chapter 6: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus: Part 1
19Chapter 6: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus: Part 2
20Chapter 6: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus: Part 3
21Chapter 6: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus: Part 4
22Chapter 7: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin: Part 1
23Chapter 7: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin: Part 2
24Chapter 7: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin: Part 3
25Chapter 8: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy: Part 1
26Chapter 8: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy: Part 2
27Chapter 9: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians: Part 1
28Chapter 9: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians: Part 2
29Chapter 9: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians: Part 3
30Chapter 10: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus: Part 1
31Chapter 10: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus: Part 2
32Chapter 10: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus: Part 3
33Chapter 10: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus: Part 4
34Chapter 11: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths: Part 1
35Chapter 11: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths: Part 2
36Chapter 11: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths: Part 3
37Chapter 12: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons: Part 1
38Chapter 12: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons: Part 2
39Chapter 12: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons: Part 3
40Chapter 13: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates: Part 1
41Chapter 13: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates: Part 2
42Chapter 13: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates: Part 3
43Chapter 13: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates: Part 4
44Chapter 14: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire: Part 1
45Chapter 14: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire: Part 2
46Chapter 14: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire: Part 3
47Chapter 14: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire: Part 4
48Chapter 15: Progress Of The Christian Religion: Part 1
49Chapter 15: Progress Of The Christian Religion: Part 2
50Chapter 15: Progress Of The Christian Religion: Part 3
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