Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V6 is a book written by Edward Gibbon that chronicles the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire. The book is the sixth and final volume of Gibbon's comprehensive work, which covers the period from the reign of Emperor Trajan in AD 98 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.In this volume, Gibbon covers the period from the reign of the Emperor Theodosius to the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476. He explores the political, social, and economic factors that led to the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire, including the rise of Christianity, the barbarian invasions, and the corruption and inefficiency of the Roman government.The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods of Roman history, and each chapter is filled with detailed accounts of battles, political intrigue, and social upheaval. Gibbon's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a vast array of primary sources to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the events that shaped the Roman Empire.Overall, The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire V6 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the broader history of Western civilization. Gibbon's work is widely regarded as one of the greatest historical works ever written, and this final volume is a fitting conclusion to his monumental achievement.They chose four ambassadors, Matthew of Montmorency, our historian the marshal of Champagne, and two Venetians, to congratulate the emperor. The gates were thrown open on their approach, the streets on both sides were lined with the battle axes of the Danish and English guard: the presence-chamber glittered with gold and jewels, the false substitute of virtue and power: by the side of the blind Isaac his wife was seated, the sister of the king of Hungary.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.
