{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-edited-in-seven-volumes-with-introduction-notes-appendices-and-index-paperback-9781108050722","title":"The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; Edited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108050722","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEdited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ. B. Bury's authoritative seven-volume edition (1896–1900) of Edward Gibbon's magisterial account of the relationship between Roman imperialism and Christianity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEdward Gibbon (Author), J. B. Bury (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108050722, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 February 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e598 pages, 3 maps\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3.4 cm, 0.75 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe pre-eminent historian of his day, Edward Gibbon (1737–94) produced his magnum opus in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. Reissued here is the authoritative seven-volume edition prepared by J. B. Bury (1861–1927) between 1896 and 1900. Immediately and widely acclaimed, Gibbon's work remains justly famous for its magisterial account of Roman imperialism and Christianity from the first century CE through to the fall of Constantinople and beyond. Innovative in its use of primary sources and notable for its tone of religious scepticism, this epic narrative stands as a masterpiece of English literature and historical scholarship. Volume 2 seeks to explain the rise of Christianity, focusing on its emergence from and early interactions with Judaism, and the nature of Christian belief and worship. It also examines the founding of Constantinople and the pagan reign of Julian.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e15. The progress of the Christian religion\u003cbr\u003e 16. The conduct of the Roman government towards the Christians\u003cbr\u003e 17. Foundation of Constantinople\u003cbr\u003e 18. Character of Constantine\u003cbr\u003e 19. Constantius sole emperor\u003cbr\u003e 20. The motives, progress, and effects of the conversion of Constantine\u003cbr\u003e 21. Persecution of heresy\u003cbr\u003e 22. Julian is declared emperor by the legions of Gaul\u003cbr\u003e 23. The religion of Julian\u003cbr\u003e 24. Residence of Julian at Antioch.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ancient history: to c 500 CE\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ancient%20history:%20to%20c%20500%20CE%20%5BHBLA%5D%22\"\u003eHBLA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266094616856,"sku":"9781108050722","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108050722i_7477663f-9ab9-429c-bd3c-469b1c9ab986.jpg?v=1696747033","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-history-of-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-edited-in-seven-volumes-with-introduction-notes-appendices-and-index-paperback-9781108050722","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}