Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edward Gibbon

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edward Gibbon

by Edward Gibbon

EN·~38 minutes·15 chapters

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Compiled by David Widger

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Click on the ## before the first title to view a linked table of contents for that volume. - Click on the title itself to open the original online file.

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1996 Project Gutenberg Edition - Table of Contents for Ebooks 731-736

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VOLUME ONE

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VOLUME TWO

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VOLUME THREE

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VOLUME FOUR

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VOLUME FIVE

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VOLUME SIX

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1997 Project Gutenberg Edition - Table of Contents for Ebooks 890-895 - VOLUME ONE

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Description

Step into the sweeping narrative that follows Rome from the height of the Antonine peace through the turbulence of civil wars, barbarian incursions, and the eventual rise of a new religious order. The author draws on a wealth of contemporary sources, offering detailed portraits of emperors, generals, and the everyday citizens caught in the empire’s shifting fortunes.

Listeners will appreciate the meticulous footnotes and occasional correspondence that illuminate the political intrigue and cultural currents of each era. From the brutal reign of Commodus to Constantine’s unifying vision, the work balances vivid storytelling with rigorous analysis, making complex events feel both immediate and comprehensible.

As the empire expands and contracts, the chronicle also traces the spread of Christianity, the debates that shaped its doctrine, and the enduring impact of Rome’s legacy on later Western thought. This comprehensive guide invites you to explore a civilization that continues to echo through history.

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en

Duration

~38 minutes (37K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2019-05-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Edward Gibbon

Edward Gibbon

1737–1794

Best known for his sweeping history of Rome, he turned immense learning into vivid, readable prose. His great work shaped how generations of readers imagined the ancient world and the long collapse of empire.

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