HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, VOLUME 2

Edward Gibbon, Esq.

With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman

1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised)






CONTENTS


Chapter XVI—Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.   Part VIII.

The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians,From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine.


Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.

Foundation Of Constantinople.—Political System Constantine,And His Successors.—Military Discipline.—The Palace.—TheFinances.


Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.

Character Of Constantine.—Gothic War.—Death OfConstantine.—Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.—Persian War.—Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger AndConstans.—Usurpation Of Magnentius.—Civil War.—VictoryOf Constantius.


Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part I.   PartII.   Part III.   Part IV.

Constantius Sole Emperor.—Elevation And Death Of Gallus.—Danger And Elevation Of Julian.—Sarmatian And Persian Wars.—Victories Of Julian In Gaul.


Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   PartIV.

The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion OfConstantine.—Legal Establishment And Constitution Of TheChristian Or Catholic Church.


Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.—Part I.   Part II.   Part III.   Part IV.   Part V.   Part VI.   Part VII.

Persecution Of Heresy.—The Schism Of The Donatists.—TheArian Controversy.—Athanasius.—Distracted State Of TheChurch And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.—TolerationOf Paganism.


Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.—Part I   ...

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