History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 by Edward Gibbon

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Author Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Commentator Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
Title History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits David Reed and David Widger
Summary "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. This volume delves into critical periods of transition following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, focusing especially on the Gothic Kingdom under Theodoric the Ostrogoth. At the start of this volume, the narrative centers on the figure of Theodoric and the events surrounding his rise to power in Italy after the collapse of Roman authority. Gibbon paints a detailed picture of Theodoric's early life, military exploits, and eventual conquest of Italy, setting the tone for a discussion on the interaction between Goths and Romans. The text also discusses the socio-political effects of his reign, particularly how Theodoric sought to blend Gothic and Roman traditions, emphasizing a period of relative peace and prosperity in Italy while hinting at the underlying tensions that such a union of cultures might provoke. The beginning of Gibbon's work is both informative and engaging, providing a clear lens through which to explore this critical historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Subject Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527
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EBook-No. 734
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Most Recently Updated Feb 1, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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