The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire , A New Edition, To Which Is Added A Complete Index Of The Whole Work In Six Volumes Edward Gibbon History

Volume I begins with The Extent and Military Force of the Empire, in the Age of the Antonines, and ends with the Progress of the Christian Religion, And the Sentiments, Manners, Numbers, and Condition of the Primitive Christians. liii, 590 pp. Volume II begins The Conduct of the Roman Government Towards the Christians, From the Reign of Nero to That of Constantine and ending with The Government and Death of Jovian, Revolt of Procopius, Gratian and Velentinian succeed to the Western Empire. xiv, 593 pp. Volume III begins with Manners of the Pastoral Nations; Progress of Huns from China to Europe, Peace and Settlement of the Goths and ends with Conquest of Britain by the Saxons. xv,643 pp. Volume IV begins with Zeno and Anastasius, Invasion and Conquest of Italy, ending with Succession and Characters of the Greek Emperors of Constantinople. xv, 636 pp. Volume V begins with Introduction, Worship, and Persecution of Images, Revolt of Italy and Rome, ending with First Crusade, Deliverance of the Holy Sepulchre, First King of Jerusalem. xiv, 604 pp. Volume VI begins with Preservation of the Greek Empire and ends with Prospect of the Ruins of Rome in 15th Century, Renovation of the City. xvi, Index, 623 pp. Condition: Hardbound brown boards, gilt title on spine with black and gilt bands. Ex-library, labels and numbers on spines, book labels on pastedowns, stamps on page edges, library notations and rear pockets. Owner name on front endpaper. Sound binding; text unmarked. Very good for publication date. Due to size and weight of 9 lbs., additional shipping may be required. Full refund if not satisfied.