The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Edited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index

J. B. Bury's authoritative seven-volume edition (1896–1900) of Edward Gibbon's magisterial account of the relationship between Roman imperialism and Christianity.

Edward Gibbon (Author), J. B. Bury (Edited by)

9781108050739, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 February 2013

532 pages, 1 map
21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.67 kg

The 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 3 mainly covers the period 363–455 CE, including the division of the Eastern and Western Empires, the rise of the Huns, the end of paganism, the German invasion of Gaul, the Vandal conquest of Africa, and the life of Attila the Hun.

25. The government and death of Jovian
26. Manners of the pastoral nations
27. Dearth of Gratian
28. Final destruction of paganism
29. Final division of the Roman empire between the sons of Theodosius
30. Revolt of the Goths
31. Invasion of Italy by Alaric
32. Arcadius emperor of the east
33. Death of Honorius
34. The character, conquests, and court of Attila, king of the Huns
35. Invasion of Gaul by Attila.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]