The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

by Gibbon, Edward; Bury, J. B.

• ISBN13: 9780809592371
• ISBN10: 0809592371
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-31
• Publisher: Wildside Pr

Summary

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, edited with introduction, notes, and appendices by J.B. Bury, D.Litt., LL.D., in seven volumes. This is volume 3.

Table of Contents

The Government and Death of Jovian---Election of Valentinian, who associates his Brother Valens, and makes his final Division of the Eastern and Western Empires---Revolt of Procepius---Civil and Ecclesiastical Administration---Germany---Britain---Africa---The East---The Danube---Death of Valentinian---His two Sons, Gratian and Valentinian II., succeed to the Western Empire
363 State of the Church	1	(2)
Jovian proclaims universal Toleration	3	(1)
His progress from Antioch	4	(1)
364 Jovian, with his infant Son, assumes the Name and Ensigns of the Consulship	5	(1)
364 Death of Jovian	6	(1)
Vacancy of the Throne	7	(1)
364 Election and Character of Valentinian	7	(2)
He is acknowledged by the Army	9	(1)
Associates his Brother Valens	10	(1)
364 The final Division of the Eastern and Western Empires	11	(1)
365 Revolt of Procopius	12	(3)
366 His Defeat and Death	15	(2)
373 Severe Inquisition into the Crime of Magic at Rome and Antioch	17	(3)
364-375 The Cruelty of Valentinian and Valens	20	(2)
Their Laws and Government	22	(2)
Valentinian maintains the Religious Toleration	24	(1)
367-378 Valens professes Arianism, and Persecutes the Catholics	25	(2)
373 Death of Athanasius	27	(1)
Just Idea of the Persecution of Valens	27	(2)
370 Valentinian restrains the Avarice of the Clergy	29	(2)
366-384 Ambition and Luxury of Damasus, Bishop of Rome	31	(2)
364-375 Foreign Wars	33	(1)
365 Germany. The Alemanni invade Gaul	33	(2)
366 Their Defeat	35	(1)
368 Valentinian passes, and fortifies, the Rhine	36	(2)
371 The Burgundians	38	(1)
The Saxons	39	(3)
Britain. The Scots and Piots	42	(3)
343-366 Their Invasion of Britain	45	(2)
367-370 Restoration of Britain by Theodosius	47	(1)
366 III. Africa. Tyranny of Romanus	48	(2)
372 Revolt of Firmus	50	(1)
373 Theodosius recovers Africa	51	(2)
376 He is executed at Carthage	53	(1)
State of Africa	53	(2)
365-378 IV. The East. The Persian War	55	(3)
384 The Treaty of Peace	58	(1)
Adventures of Para, King of Armenia	58	(2)
The Danube, Conquest of Hermanric	60	(2)
366 The cause of the Gothic War	62	(1)
367, 368, 369 Hostilities and Peace	63	(2)
374 War of the Quadi and Sarmatians	65	(3)
375 The Expedition of Valentinian	68	(1)
His Death	69	(1)
The Emperors Gratian and Valentinian II.	69	(3)
Manners of the Pastoral Nations---Progress of the Huns, from China to Europe---Flight of the Goths---They pass the Danube---Gothic War---Defeat and Death of Valens---Gratian invests Theodosius with the Eastern Empire---His Character and Success---Peace and Settlement of the Goths
365 Earthquakes	72	(1)
376 The Huns and Goths	73	(1)
The Pastoral Manners of the Soythians, or Tartars	74	(1)
Diet	75	(2)
Habitations	77	(2)
Exercises	79	(1)
Government	80	(3)
Situation and Extent of Scythia, or Tartary	83	(2)
Original Seat of the Huns	85	(1)
Their Conquests in Scythia	86	(1)
201 Their Wars with the Chinese	87	(1)
141-87 Decline and Fall of the Huns	88	(2)
100 Their Emigrations	90	(1)
The White Huns of Sogdiana	91	(1)
The Huns of the Volga	92	(1)
Their Conquest of the Alani	93	(2)
375 Their Victories over the Goths	95	(2)
376 The Goths implore the Protection of Valens	97	(3)
They are transported over the Danube into the Roman Empire	100	(1)
Their Distress and Discontent	101	(2)
Revolt of the Goths in Maesia, and their first Victories	103	(3)
They penetrate into Thrace	106	(1)
377 Operations of the Gothic War	107	(3)
Union of the Goths with the Huns, Alani, &c.	110	(1)
378 Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni	111	(2)
Valens marches against the Goths	113	(3)
Battle of Hadrianople	116	(1)
The Defeat of the Romans	117	(1)
Death of the Emperor Valens	117	(1)
Funeral Oration of Valens and his Army	118	(1)
The Goths Besiege Hadrianople	119	(2)
378, 379 They ravage the Roman Provinces	121	(1)
378 Massacre of the Gothic Youth in Asia	122	(2)
379 The Emperor Gratian invests Theodosius with the Empire of the East	124	(1)
Birth and Character of Theodosius	125	(3)
379-382 His prudent and successful Conduct of the Gothic War	128	(3)
Divisions, Defeat, and Submission of the Goths	131	(1)
381 Death and Funeral of Athanaric	132	(1)
386 Invasion and Defeat of the Gruthungi, or Ostrogoths	133	(2)
383-395 Settlement of the Goths in Thraoe and Asia	135	(2)
Their hostile Sentiments	137	(3)
Death of Gratian---Ruin of Arianism---St. Ambrose---First Civil War, against Maximus---Character, Administration, and Penance of Theodosius---Death of Valentinian II.---Second Civil War, against Eugenius---Death of Theodosius
379-383 Character and Conduct of the Emperor Gratian	140	(1)
His Defects	140	(2)
383 Discontent of the Roman Troops	142	(1)
Revolt of Maximus in Britain	143	(1)
383 Flight and Death of Gratian	144	(2)
383-387 Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius	146	(2)
380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius	148	(2)
340-380 Arianism of Constantinople	150	(2)
378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of Constantinople	152	(1)
380 Ruin of Arianism at Constantinople	153	(2)
381 Ruin of Arianism in the East	155	(1)
The Council of Constantinople	156	(2)
Retreat of Gregory Nazianzen	158	(1)
380-394 Edicts of Theodosins against the Heretics	159	(2)
385 Execution of Priscillian and his Associates	161	(2)
375-397 Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan	163	(2)
385 His successful Opposition to the Empress Justina	165	(4)
387 Maximus invades Italy	169	(2)
Flight of Valentinian	171	(1)
Theodosius takes Arms in the Cause of Valentinian	171	(2)
388 Defeat and Death of Maximus	173	(2)
Virtues of Theodosius	175	(2)
Faults of Theodosius	177	(1)
387 The Sedition of Antioch	177	(3)
Clemency of Theodosius	180	(1)
390 Sedition and Massacre of Thessalonica	181	(2)
388 Influence and Conduct of Ambrose	183	(1)
390 Penance of Theodosius	184	(2)
388-391 Generosity of Theodosius	186	(1)
391 Character of Valentinian	187	(2)
392 His Death	189	(1)
392-394 Usurpation of Eugenius	189	(1)
Theodosius prepares for War	190	(1)
394 His Victory over Eugenius	191	(3)
395 Death of Theodosius	194	(1)
Corruption of the Times	195	(1)
The Infantry lay aside their Armour	196	(2)
Final Destruction of Paganism---Introduction of the Worship of Saints, and Relics, among the Christians
378-395 The Destruction of the Pagan Religion	198	(1)
State of Paganism at Rome	199	(2)
384 Petition of the Senate for the Altar of Victory	201	(2)
388 Conversion of Rome	203	(2)
381 Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces	205	(4)
The Temple of Serapis at Alexandria	209	(1)
389 Its final Destruction	210	(4)
390 The Pagan Religion is prohibited	214	(1)
Oppressed	215	(2)
390-420 Finally extinguished	217	(2)
The Worship of the Christian Martyrs	219	(2)
General Reflections	221	(1)
Fabulous Martyrs and Relies	221	(1)
Miracles	221	(2)
Revival of Polytheism	223	(2)
Introduction of Pagan Ceremonies	225	(3)
Final Division of the Roman Empire between the Sons of Theodosius---Reign of Arcadius and Honorius---Administration of Rufinus and Stilicho---Revolt and Defeat of Gildo in Africa
395 Division of the Empire between Arcadius and Honorius	228	(1)
386-395 Character and Administration of Rufinus	229	(3)
395 He oppresses the East	232	(3)
He is disappointed by the Marriage of Aroadius	235	(2)
Character of Stilicho, the Minister, and General of the Western Empire	237	(1)
385-408 His Military Command	238	(2)
395 The Fall and Death of Rufinus	240	(2)
376 Discord of the two Empires	242	(2)
386-398 Revolt of Gildo in Africa	244	(2)
397 He is condemned by the Roman Senate	246	(1)
398 The African War	247	(1)
398 Defeat and Death of Gildo	248	(3)
398 Marriage and Character of Honorius	251	(2)
Revolt of the Goths---They plunder Greece---Two great Invasions of Italy by Alaric and Radagaisus---They are repulsed by Stilicho---The Germans over-run Gaul---Usurpation of Constantine in the West---Disgrace and Death of Stilicho
395 Revolt of the Goths	253	(2)
396 [395] Alario marches into Greece	255	(3)
397 He is attacked by Stilicho	258	(1)
Escapes to Epiru	259	(1)
398 Alaric is declared Master-general of the Eastern Illyricum	259	(2)
Is proclaimed King of the Visigoths	261	(1)
400-403 He invades Italy	262	(2)
403 Honorius flies from Milan	264	(1)
He is pursued and besieged by the Goths	265	(2)
403 [402] Battle of Pollentia	267	(2)
Boldness and Retreat of Alaric	269	(2)
404 The triumph of Honorius at Rome	271	(1)
The Gladiators abolished	272	(1)
Honorius fixes his Residence at Ravenna	273	(2)
400 The Revolutions of Seythia	275	(1)
405 Emigration of the northern Germans	276	(2)
406 [405] Radagaisus invades Italy	278	(1)
Radagaisus besieges Florence	279	(1)
Radagaisus threatens Rome	279	(1)
406 Defeat and Destruction of his Army by Stilicho	280	(2)
The Remainder of the Germans invade Gaul	282	(2)
407 Desolation of Gaul	284	(2)
Revolt of the British Army	286	(1)
Constantine is acknowledged in Britain and Gaul	287	(1)
408 He reduces Spain	288	(2)
404-408 Negotiation of Alario and Stilicho	290	(1)
408 Debates of the Roman Senate	291	(2)
Intrigues of the Palace	293	(1)
408 Disgrace and Death of Stilicho	294	(2)
408 His Memory persecuted	296	(1)
The Poet Claudian among the Train of Stilicho's Dependents	297	(4)
Invasion of Italy by Alaric---Manners of the Roman Senate and People---Rome is thrics besieged, and at length pillaged by the Goths---Death of Alaric---The Goths evacuate Italy---Fall of Constantine---Gaul and Spain are occupied by the Barbarians---Independence of Britain
Weakness of the Court of Ravenna	301	(1)
Alaric marches to Rome	302	(2)
Hannibal at the Gates of Rome	304	(2)
Genealogy of the Senators	306	(1)
The Anician Family	307	(1)
Wealth of the Roman Nobles	308	(2)
Their Manners	310	(2)
Character of the Roman Nobles, by Ammianus Marcellinus	312	(6)
State and Character of the people of Rome	318	(2)
Public Distribution of Bread, Bacon, Oil, Wine, &c.	320	(1)
Use of the public Baths	321	(1)
Games and Spectacles	322	(1)
Populousness of Rome	323	(3)
408 First Siege of Rome by the Goths	326	(1)
Famine	326	(1)
Plague	327	(1)
Superstition	327	(1)
409 Alaric accepts a Ransom, and raises the Siege	328	(2)
Fruitless Negotiations for Peace	330	(2)
Change and Succession of Ministers	332	(2)
409 Second Siege of Rome by the Goths	334	(2)
Attalus is created Emperor by the Goths and Romans	336	(1)
410 He is degraded by Alario	337	(2)
Third Siege and Sack of Rome by the Goths	339	(1)
410 Respect of the Goths for the Christian Religion	340	(1)
Pillage and Fire of Rome	341	(3)
Captives and Fugitives	344	(2)
Sack of Rome by the Troops of Charles V.	346	(2)
Alaric evacuates Rome, and ravages Italy	348	(2)
408-412 Possession of Italy by the Goths	350	(1)
410 Death of Alario	350	(1)
412 Adolphus, King of the Goths, concludes a Peace with the Empire, and marches into Gaul	351	(2)
414 His Marriage with Placidia	353	(1)
The Gothic Treasures	354	(2)
410-417 Laws for the Relief of Italy and Rome	356	(1)
413 Revolt and Defeat of Heraclian, Count of Africa	357	(1)
409-413 Revolutions of Gaul and Spain	358	(2)
Character and Victories of the General Constantius	360	(1)
Death of the Usurper Constantine	361	(1)
411-416 Fall of the Usurpers, Jovinus, Sebastian, and Attalus	361	(3)
409 Invasion of Spain by the Suevi, Vandals, Alani, &c.	364	(2)
414 Adolphus, King of the Goths, marches into Spain	366	(1)
415 His Death	366	(1)
415-418 The Goths conquer and restore Spain	367	(2)
419 Their Establishment in Aquitain	369	(1)
The Burgundians	369	(1)
420, &c. State of the Barbarians in Gaul	370	(1)
409 Revolt of Britain and Armorica	371	(2)
409-449 State of Britain	373	(3)
418 Assembly of the Seven Provinces of Gaul	376	(2)
Arcadius Emperor of the East---Administration and Disgrace of Eutropius---Revolt of Gainas---Persecution of St. John Chrysostom---Theodosius II. Emperor of the East---His Sister Pulcheria---His Wife Eudocia---The Persian War, and Division of Armenia
395-1453 The Empire of the East	378	(1)
395-408 Reign of Arcadius	378	(2)
395-399 Administration and Character of Eutropius	380	(2)
His Venality and Injustice	382	(1)
Ruin of Abundantius	383	(1)
Destruction of Timasius	384	(1)
397 A cruel and unjust Law of Treason	385	(2)
399 Rebellion of Tribigild	387	(2)
Fall of Eutropius	389	(2)
400 Conspiracy and Fall of Gainas	391	(3)
398 Election and Merit of St. John Chrysostom	394	(2)
398-403 His Administration and Defects	396	(2)
403 Chrysostom is persecuted by the Empress Eudoxia	398	(1)
Popular Tumults at Constantinople	399	(1)
404 Exile of Chrysostom	400	(2)
407 His Death	402	(1)
438 His Relics transported to Constantinople	402	(1)
408 Death of Aroadius	402	(1)
His supposed Testament	403	(1)
408-415 Administration of Anthemius	404	(2)
414-453 Character and Administration of Pulcheria	406	(1)
Education and Character of Theodosius the Younger	407	(2)
421-460 Character and Adventures of the Empress Eudocia	409	(3)
422 The Persian War	412	(2)
431-440 Armenia divided between the Persians and the Romans	414	(3)
Death of Honorius---Valentinian III. Emperor of the West---Administration of his Mother Placidia---Aelius and Boniface---Conquest of Africa by the Vandals
423 Last Years and Death of Honorius	417	(1)
423-425 Elevation and Fall of the Usurper John	418	(2)
425-455 Valentinian III. Emperor of the West	420	(1)
425-450 Administration of his Mother Placidia	421	(1)
Her two Generals, Aetius and Boniface	421	(2)
427 Error and Revolt of Boniface in Africa	423	(1)
428 He invites the Vandals	423	(1)
Genseric King of the Vandals	424	(1)
429 He lands in Africa	425	(1)
Reviews his Army	425	(1)
The Moors	426	(1)
The Donatists	426	(2)
430 Tardy Repentance of Boniface	428	(1)
Desolation of Africa	429	(1)
430 Siege of Hippo	430	(1)
430 Death of St. Augustin	430	(1)
431 Defeat and Retreat of Boniface	431	(1)
432 His Death	432	(1)
431-439 Progress of the Vandals in Africa	433	(1)
439 They surprise Carthage	434	(1)
African Exiles and Captives	435	(1)
Fable of the Seven Sleepers	436	(4)
The Character, Conquests, and Court of Attila, King of the Huns---Death of Theodosius the Younger---Elevation of Marcian to the Empire of the East
376-433 The Huns	440	(1)
Their Establishment in modern Hungary	440	(2)
433-453 Reign of Attila	442	(1)
His Figure and Character	442	(2)
He discovers the Sword of Mars	444	(1)
Acquires the Empire of Seythia and Germany	445	(1)
430-440 The Huns invade Persia	446	(2)
441, &c. They attack the Eastern Empire	448	(1)
Ravage Europe as far as Constantinople	449	(1)
The Soythian or Tartar Wars	450	(2)
State of the Captives	452	(3)
446 Treaty of Peace between Attila and the Eastern Empire	455	(1)
Spirit of the Azimuntines	456	(1)
Embassies from Attila to Constantinople	457	(2)
448 The Embassy of Maximin to Attila	459	(3)
The royal Village and Palace	462	(2)
The Behaviour of Attila to the Roman Ambassadors	464	(1)
The royal Feast	465	(2)
Conspiracy of the Romans against the Life of Attila	467	(1)
He reprimands and forgives the Emperor	468	(1)
Theodosius the Younger dies	469	(1)
Is succeeded by Marcian	470	(1)
Invasion of Gaul by Attila---He is repulsed by Aetius and the Visigoths---Attila invades and evacuates Italy---The Deaths of Attila, Aetius, and Valentinian the Third
450 Attila threatens both Empires, and prepares to invade Gaul	471	(1)
433-454 Character and Administration of Aetius	472	(2)
His Connexion with the Huns and Alani	474	(1)
419-451 The Visigoths in Gaul under the Reign of Theodoric	475	(1)
435-439 The Goths besiege Narbonne, &c.	476	(2)
420-451 The Franks in Gaul under the Merovingian Kings	478	(3)
The Adventures of the Princess Honoria	481	(2)
451 Attila invades Gaul and besieges Orleans	483	(2)
Alliance of the Romans and Visigoths	485	(2)
Attila retires to the plains of Champagne	487	(2)
Battle of Chalons	489	(2)
Retreat of Attila	491	(2)
452 Invasion of Italy by Attila	493	(2)
Foundation of the Republic of Venice	495	(3)
Attila gives peace to the Romans	498	(2)
453 The Death of Attila	500	(1)
Destruction of his Empire	501	(2)
454 Valentinian murders the Patrician Aetius	503	(1)
454 Valentinian ravishes the Wife of Maximus	504	(1)
455 Death of Valentinian	505	(1)
Symptoms of the Decay and Ruin of the Roman Government	506