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Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 05
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
- Language:
- Italian
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 05" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume examines the significant events and political dynamics during the reigns of various Roman emperors, particularly focusing on the transitions in leadership and the complexities of religious conflicts within the empire. The text presents a detailed narrative of the decline of Roman authority, dealing extensively with issues of governance, military challenges, and the interplay between Christianity and Paganism. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a tumultuous period in Roman history following the death of Emperor Julian. It explores the challenges faced by his successor, Jovian, in restoring peace amid religious strife, and the eventual ascension of Valentinian I and his brother Valens to the imperial thrones. Gibbon introduces significant historical figures, including the Christian Bishop Athanasius and the usurper Procopius, highlighting the political intrigue, military confrontations, and the effects of religious divisions that impact the stability of the empire. This introductory portion effectively establishes the backdrop against which the subsequent decay of Roman power unfolds, promising a rich exploration of one of history's pivotal moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 37.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_the_Decline_and_Fall_of_the_Roman_Empire Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storia_della_decadenza_e_caduta_dell%27Impero_romano
- Release date is 2014-03-26
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