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The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume II

"Gibbon is a kind of bridge that connects the ancient with the modern ages," noted Thomas Carlyle. "And how gorgeously does it swing across the gloomy and tumultuous chasm of these barbarous centuries." Indeed, Gibbon, the supreme historian of the Enlightenment--the illustrious scholar who envisioned history as a branch of literature--seemed almost predestined to write his monumental account of the Roman Empire's terrible self-destruction. "I have described the triumph of barbarism and religion," wrote the author in the famous epigram that summed up his towering achievement in The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.The second volume contains chapters twenty-seven through forty-eight of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

Title of ebook: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume II
ISBN: 9780679641476
Publisher: Random House
Internet download file size: 3082 kb
Released online for download: 10-23-2000
Author of eBook: Gibbon, Edward
Editor: Bury, J. B.
Introduction by: Boorstin, Daniel J.



Chapter One The Extent of the Empire in the Age of the Antonines Introduction. The extent and military force of the empire in the age of the Antonines. In the second century of the Christian Era, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth and the most civilized portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valor. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the provinces. Their peaceful inhabitants enjoyed and abused the advantages of wealth and luxury. The image of a free constitution was preserved with decent reverence: the Roman senate appeared to possess the sovereign authority, and devolved on the emperors all the executive powers of government. During a happy period of more than fourscore years [a.d. 98–180], the public administration was conducted by the virtue and abilities of ... read full excerpt from The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume II ebook



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