Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a monumental work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. This is the fifth volume of the series and covers the period from the reign of Justinian in the 6th century to the end of the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century. Gibbon's work is considered a classic in the field of history and is known for its detailed and comprehensive examination of the Roman Empire's decline and fall. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic factors that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine Empire.The fifth volume of the series focuses on the Byzantine Empire, which was the Eastern Roman Empire that survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book covers the reigns of various Byzantine emperors, including Justinian, Heraclius, and Constantine XI. It also examines the rise of Islam and the impact it had on the Byzantine Empire.Gibbon's writing is known for its elegant prose and his ability to weave together historical events and personalities into a compelling narrative. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire and its eventual decline and fall.When the Arabs first issued from the desert, they must have been surprised at the ease and rapidity of their own success. But when they advanced in the career of victory to the banks of the Indus and the summit of the Pyrenees; when they had repeatedly tried the edge of their cimeters and the energy of their faith, they might be equally astonished that any nation could resist their invincible arms; that any boundary should confine the dominion of the successor of the prophet.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.
