| Author |
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
| Commentator |
Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868 |
| Title |
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Reed, Dale R. Fredrickson and David Widger
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| Summary |
"History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book explores the complex dynamics and political structures that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, particularly focusing on the interactions between the state and various religious groups, such as Christians. The opening of the text specifically discusses the Roman government's conduct toward Christians from the reign of Nero to Constantine. It highlights the apparent contradictions of Roman policy, where initially a general tolerance existed toward diverse religious beliefs alongside the later brutal persecutions faced by early Christians. Gibbon aims to unravel the reasons behind such hostility, examining societal fears, the political implications of a new faith, and the Roman perception of Christians as disruptors of traditional worship and societal order. Through this analysis, he sets the stage for a deeper inquiry into the relationship between power, religion, and societal transformation in ancient Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
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| Subject |
Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
891 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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