Edward Gibbon

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volume 2

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Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the second and third volumes were originally published in 1781), is one of the most famous texts in the English language. David Womersley's annotated edition returns to manuscript and original sources.

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• The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
• Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd
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• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 1996
• Englisch
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• ISBN-13: 9780140433944
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Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), English historian. It was on a visit to Rome that he conceived the idea of his magnificent and panoramic history The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vol., 1776-88) which won immediate acclaim, despite some harsh criticism. Gibbon himself was assured of the greatness of his work, which is, indeed, one of the most-read historical works of modern times.

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume IIChapter
XXVII Death of Gratian-Ruin of Arianism.-St. Ambrose.-First civil War
againt Maximus.-Character, Administration and Pennance of Theodosius.-Death
of Valentinian II.-Second civil War, againt Eugenius.-Death of Theodosius.
A.D.
379-383. Character and Conduct of the Emperor Gratian. His Defects 383
Discontent of the Roman Troops. Revolt of Maximus in Britain. Flight and
Death of Gratian 383-387. Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius
380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius 340-380. Arianism of
Constantinople 378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the mission of Constantinople
380 Ruin of Arianism at Constantinople 381 In the East. The Council of
Constantinople. Retreat of Gregory Nazianzen 380-394. Edicts of Theodosius
against the Heretics 385 Execution of Priscillian and his Associates
375-397. Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan 385 His successful Opposition to the
Empress Justina 387 Maximus invades Italy. Flight of Valentinian.
Theodosius takes Arms in the Cause of Valentinian 388 Defeat and Death of
Maximus. Virtues of Theodosius. Faults of Theodosius 387 The Sedition of
Antioch. Clemency of Theodosius 390 Sedition and Massacre of Thessalonica
388 Influence and Conduct of Ambrose 390 Pennance of Theodosius 388-391.
Generosity of Theodosius 391 Character of Valentinian 392 His Death
392-394. Usurpation of Eugenius. Theodosius prepares for War 394 His
Victory over Eugenius 395 Death of Theodosius. Corruption of the Times. The
Infantry lay aside their Armour
Chapter XXVII Final Destruction of Paganism.-Introduction of the Worship of
Saints, and Relics, among the Christians.
A.D.
378-395. The Destruction of the Pagan Religion. State of Paganism at Rome.
384 Petition of the Senate for the Altar of Victory 388 Conversion of Rome
381 Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces. The Temple of Serapis at
Alexandria 389 Its final Destruction 390 The Pagan Religion is prohibited.
Oppressed 390-420. Finally extinguished. The Worship of the Christian
Martyrs. General Reflections I. Fabulous Martyrs and Relics II. Miracles
III. Revival of Polytheism IV. Introduction of Pagan Ceremonies
Chapter XXIX Final Division of the Roman Empire between the Sons of
Theodosius-Reign of Arcadius and Honorius-Administration of Rufinus and
Stilicho.-Revolt and Defeat of Gildo in Africa.
A.D.
395 Division of the Empire between Arcadius and Honorius 386-395. Character
and Administration of Rufinus 395 He oppresses the East. He is
disappointed, by the Marriage of Arcadius. Character of Stilicho, the
Minister, and General of the Western Empire 385-408. His Military Command
395 The Fall and Death of Rufinus 396 Discord of the two Empires 386-398.
Revolt of Gildo in Africa 397 He is condemned by the Roman Senate 398 The
African War 398 Defeat and Death of Gildo 398 Marriage, and Character of
Honorius
Chapter XXX Revolt of the Goths.-They plunder Greece. Two great Invasions
of Italy by Alaric and Radagaisus.-They are repulsed by Stilicho.-The
Germans over-run Gaul.-Usurpation of Constantine in the West.-Disgrace and
Death of Stilicho.
A.D.
395 Revolt of the Goths 396 Alaric marches into Greece 397 He is attacked
by Stilicho. Escapes to Epirus 398 Alaric is declared Master-general of the
eastern Illyricum. Is proclaimed King of the Visigoths 400-403. He invades
Italy 403 Honorius flies from Milan. He is pursued and besieged by the
Goths. Battle of Pollentia. Boldness and Retreat of Alaric 404 The Triumph
of Honorius at Rome. The Gladiators abolished. Honorius fixes his Residence
at Ravenna 400 The Revolutions of Scythia 405 Emigration of the northern
Germans 406 Radagaisus invades Italy. Besieges Florence. Threatens Rome.
Defeat and Destruction of his Army by Stilicho. The Remainder of the
Germans invade Gaul 407 Desolation of Gaul. Revolt of the British Army.
Constantine is acknowledged in Britain and Gaul 408 He reduces Spain
404-408. Negociation of Alaric and Stilicho 408 Debates of the Roman
Senate. Intrigues of the Palace. Disgrace and Death of Stilicho. His Memory
persecuted. The Poet Claudian among the Train of Stilicho's Dependents
Chapter XXXI Invasion of Italy by Alaric.-Manners of the Roman Senate and
People.-Rome is thrice besieged, and at length pillaged by the Goths.-Death
of Alaric.-The Goths evacuate Italy.-Fall of Constantine.-Gaul and Spain
are occupied by the Barbarians.-Independence of Britain.
A.D.
408 Weakness of the Court of Ravenna. Alaric marches to Rome. Hannibal at
the Gates of Rome. Genealogy of the Senators. The Anician Family. Wealth of
the Roman Nobles. Their Manners. Character of the Roman Nobles, by Ammianus
Marcellinus. State and Character of the People of Rome. Public Distribution
of Bread, Bacon, Oil, Wine, &c. Use of the public Baths. Games and
Spectacles. Populousness of Rome. First Siege of Rome by the Goths. Famine.
Plague. Superstition 409 Alaric accepts a Ransom, and raises the Siege.
Fruitless Negociations for Peace. Change and Succession of Ministers.
Second Siege of Rome by the Goths. Attalus is created Emperor by the Goths
and Romans 410 He is degraded by Alaric. Third Siege and Sack of Rome by
the Goths. Respect of the Goths for the Christian Religion. Pillage and
Fire of Rome. Captives and Fugitives. Sack of Rome by the Troops of Charles
V. Alaric evacuates Rome and ravages Italy 408-412. Possession of Italy by
the Goths 410 Death of Alaric 412 Adolphus, King of the Goths, concludes a
Peace with the Empire, and marches into Gaul 414 His Marriage with
Placidia. The Gothic Treasures 410-417. Laws for the Relief of Italy and
Rome 413 Revolt and Defeat of Heraclian, Count of Africa 409-413.
Revolutions of Gaul and Spain. Character and Victories of the General
Constantius 411 Death of the Usurper Constantine 411-416. Fall of the
Usurpers, Jovinus, Sebastian, and Attalus 409 Invasion of Spain by the
Suevi, Vandals, Alani, &c. 414 Adolphus, King of Goths, marches into Spain
415 His Death 415-418. The Goths conquer and restore Spain 419 Their
Establishment in Aquitain. The Burgundians 420, &c. State of the Barbarians
in Gaul 409 Revolt of Britain and Armorica 409-449. State of Britain 418
Assembly of the Seven Provinces of Gaul
Chapter XXXII Arcadius Emperor of the East.-Administration and Disgrace of
Eutropius.-Revolt of Gainas.-Persecution of St. John Chrysostom.-Theodosius
II. Emperor of the East.-His Sister Pulcheria.-His Wife Eudocia.-The
Persian War, and Division of Armenia.
A.D.
395-1453. The Empire of the East 395-408. Reign of Arcadius 395-399.
Administration and Character of Eutropius. His Venality and Injustice. Ruin
of Abundantius. Destruction of Timasius 397 A cruel and unjust Law of
Treason 399 Rebellion of Tribigild. Fall of Eutropius 400 Conspiracy and
Fall of Gainas 398 Election and Merit of St. John Chrysostom 398-403. His
Administration and Defects 403 Chrysostom is persecuted by the Empress
Eudocia. Popular Tumults at Constantinople 404 Exile of Chrysostom 407 His
Death 438 His Relics transported to Constantinople 408 Death of Arcadius.
His supposed Testament 408-415. Administration of Anthemius 414-453.
Character and Administration of Pulcheria. Education and Character of
Theodosius the Younger 421-460. Character and Adventures of the Empress
Eudocia 422 The Persian War 431-440. Armenia divided between the Persians
and the Romans
Chapter XXXIII Death of Honorius.-Valentinian III. Emperor of the
West.-Administration of his Mother Placidia.-Ætius and Boniface.-Conquest
of Africa by the Vandals.
A.D.
423 Last Years and Death of Honorius 423-425. Elevation and Fall of the
Usurper John 425-455. Valentinian III. Emperor of the West 425-450.
Administration of his Mother Placidia. Her two Generals, #&198;tius and
Boniface 427 Error and Revolt of Boniface in Africa 428 He invites the
Vandals. Genseric king of the Vandals 429 He lands in Africa. Reviews his
Army. The Moors. The Donatists 430 Tardy Repentance of Boniface. Desolation
of Africa. Siege of Hippo. Death of St. Augustin 431 Defeat and Retreat of
Boniface 432 His Death 431-439. Progress of the Vandals in Africa 439 They
surprise Carthage. African Exiles and Captives. Fable of the Seven Sleepers
Chapter XXXIV The Character, Conquests, and Court of Attila, King of the
Huns.-Death of Theodosius the Younger.-Elevation of Marcian to the Empire
of the East.
A.D.
376-433. The Huns. Their Establishment in modern Hungary 433-453. Reign of
Attila. His Figure and Character. He discovers the Sword of Mars. Acquires
the Empire of Scythia and Germany 430-440. The Huns invade Persia 441, &c.
They attack the Eastern Empire. Ravage Europe, as far as Constantinople.
The Scythian, or Tartar Wars. State of the Captives 446 Treaty of Peace
between Attila, and the Eastern Empire. Spirit of the Azimuntines.
Embassies from Attila to Constantinople 448 The Embassy of Maximin to
Attila. The royal Village and Palace. The Behaviour of Attila to the Roman
Ambassadors. The royal Feasts. Conspiracy of the Romans against the Life of
Attila. He reprimands, and forgives the Emperor 450 Theodosius the Younger
dies. Is succeeded by Marcian
Chapter XXXV Invasion of Gaul by Attila.-He is repulsed by Ætius and the
Visigoths.-Attila invades and evacuates Italy.-The Deaths of Attila, Ætius,
and Valentinian the Third
A.D.
450 Attila threatens both Empires, and prepares to invade Gaul 433-454.
Character and Administration of Ætius. His Connection with the Huns and
Alani 419-451. The Visigoths in Gaul under the Reign of Theodoric 435-439.
The Goths besiege Narbonne, &c. 420-451. The Franks in Gaul under the
Merovingian Kings. The Adventures of the Princess Honoria 451 Attila
invades Gaul and besieges Orleans. Alliance of the Romans and Visigoths.
Attila retires to the Plains of Champagne. Battle of Châlons. Retreat of
Attila 452 Invasion of Italy by Attila. Foundation of the Republic of
Venice. Attila gives Peace to the Romans 453 The Death of Attila.
Destruction of his Empire 454 Valentinian murders the Patrician Ætius.
ravishes the Wife of Maximus 455 Death of Valentinian. Symptoms of the
Decay and Ruin of the Roman Government
Chapter XXXVI Sack of Rome by Genseric, King of the Vandals.-His naval
Depredations.-Succession of the last Emperors of the West, Maximus, Avitus,
Majorian, Severus, Anthemius, Olybrius, Glycerius, Nepos, Augustulus.-Total
Extinction of the Western Empire.-Reign of Odoacer, the first Barbarian
King of Italy.
A.D.
439-445. Naval Power of the Vandals 455 The Character and Reign of the
Emperor Maximus. His Death. Sack of Rome by the Vandals. The Emperor Avitus
453-466. Character of Theodoric, King of the Visigoths 456 His Expedition
into Spain. Avitus is deposed 457 Character and Elevation of Majorian
457-461. His Salutary Laws. The Edifices of Rome 457 Majorian prepares to
invade Africa. The Loss of his Fleet 461 His Death 461-467. Ricimer reigns
under the Name of Severus. Revolt of Marcellinus in Dalmatia. of Ætius, in
Gaul 361-467. Naval War of the Vandals 462, &C. Negocations with the
Eastern Empire 457-474. Leo, Emperor of the East 467-472. Anthemius,
Emperor of the West. The Festival of the Lupercalia 468 Preparations
against the Vandals of Africa. Failure of the Expedition 462-472. Conquests
of the Visigoths in Spain and Gaul 468 Trial of Arvandus 471 Discord of
Anthemius and Ricimer 472 Olybrius, Emperor of the West. Sack of Rome, and
Death of Anthemius. Death of Ricimer. of Olybrius 472-475. Julius Nepos and
Glycerius, Emperors of the West 475 The Patrician Orestes 476 His Son
Augustulus, the last Emperor of the West 476-490. Odoacer, King of Italy
476 or 479. Extinction of the Western Empire. Augustus is banished to the
Lucullan Villa. Decay of the Roman Spirit 476-490. Character and Reign of
Odoacer. Miserable State of Italy
Chapter XXXVII Origin, Progress, and Effects of the monastic
Life.-Conversion of the Barbarians to Christianity and
Arianism.-Persecution of the Vandals in Africa.-Extinction of Arianism
among the Barbarians.
A.D.
I. Institution of the Monastic Life Origin of the Monks 305 Antony, and the
Monks of Egypt 341 Propagation of the monastic Life at Rome 328 Hilarion in
Palestine 360 Basil in Pontus 370 Martin in Gaul. Causes of the rapid
Progress of the monastic Life. Obedience of the Monks. Their Dress and
Habitations. Their Diet. Their manual Labour. Their Riches. Their Solitude.
Their Devotion and Visions. The Coenobites and Anachorets 395-451. Simeon
Stylites. Miracles and Worship of the Monks. Superstition of the Age II.
Conversion of the Barbarians 360, &c. Ulphilas, Apostle of the Goths 400,
&c.The Goths, Vandals, Burgundians, &c. embrace Christianity. Motives of
their Faith. Effects of their Conversion. They are involved in the Arian
Heresy. General Toleration. Arian Persecution of the Vandals 429-477.
Genseric 477 Hunneric 484 Gundamund 496 Thorismund 523 Hilderic 530
Gelimer. A general View of the Persecution in Africa. Catholic Frauds.
Miracles 500-700. The Ruin of Arianism among the Barbarians 577-584. Revolt
and Martyrdom of Hermenegild in Spain 586-589. Conversion of Recared and
the Visigoths of Spain 600, &c. Conversion of the Lombards of Italy
612-712. Persecution of the Jews in Spain. Conclusion
Chapter XXXVIII Reign and Conversion of Clovis.-His Victories over the
Alemanni, Burgundians, and Visigoths.-Establishment of the French Monarchy
in Gaul.-Laws of the Barbarians.-State of the Romans.-The Visigoths of
Spain.-Conquest of Britain by the Saxons.
A.D.
The Revolution of Gaul 476-485. Euric, King of the Visigoths 481-511.
Clovis, King of the Franks 486 His Victory over Syagrius 496 Defeat and
Submission of the Alemanni. Conversion of Clovis 497, &c. Submission of the
Armoricans and the Roman Troops 499 The Burgundian War 500 Victory of
Clovis 532 Final Conquest of Burgundy by the Franks 507 The Gothic War.
Victory of Clovis 508 Conquest of Aquitain by the Franks 510 Consulship of
Clovis 536 Final Establishment of the French Monarchy in Gaul. Political
Controversy. Laws of the Barbarians. Pecuniary Fines for Homicide.
Judgments of God. Judicial Combats. Division of Land by the Barbarians.
Domain and Benefices of the Merovingians. Private Usurpations. Personal
Servitude. Example of Auvergne. Story of Attalus. Privileges of the Romans
of Gaul. Anarchy of the Franks. The Visigoths of Spain. Legislative
Assemblies of Spain. Code of the Visigoths. Revolution of Britain 449
Descent of the Saxons 455-582. Establishment of the Saxon Heptarchy. State
of the Britons. Their Resistance. Their Flight. The Fame of Arthur.
Desolation of Britain. Servitude of the Britons. Manners of the Britons.
Obscure or fabulous State of Britain. Fall of the Roman Empire in the West
General Observations on the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West
Chapter XXXIX Zeno and Anastasius, Emperors of the East.-Birth, Education,
and first Exploits of Theodoric the Ostrogoth.-His Invasion and Conquest of
Italy.-The Gothic Kingdom of Italy.-State of the West.-Military and Civil
Government.-The Senator Boethius.-Last Acts and Death of Theodoric.
A.D.
455-475. Birth and Education of Theodoric 474-491. The Reign of Zeno
491-518. of Anastasius 475-488. Service and Revolt of Theodoric 489 He
undertakes the Conquest of Italy. His march 489-490. The three Defeats of
Odoacer 493 His Capitulation and Death 493-526. Reign of Theodoric, King of
Italy. Partition of Lands. Separation of the Goths and Italians. Foreign
Policy of Theodoric. His defensive Wars 509 His Naval Armaments. Civil
Government of Italy according to the Roman Laws. Prosperity of Rome 500
Visit of Theodoric. Flourishing State of Italy. Theodoric an Arian. His
Toleration of the Catholics. Vices of his Government. He is provoked to
persecute the Catholics. Character, Studies, and Honours, of Boethius. His
Patriotism. He is accused of Treason 524 His Imprisonment and Death 525
Death of Symmachus 526 Remorse and Death of Theodoric
Chapter XL Elevation of Justin the Elder.-Reign of Justinian:-I. The
Empress Theodora.-II. Factions of the Circus, and Sedition of
Constantinople.-III. Trade and Manufacture of Silk.-IV. Finances and
Taxes.-V. Edifices of Justinian.-Church of St. Sophia.-Fortifications and
Frontiers of the Eastern Empire.-VI. Abolition of the Schools of Athens,
and the Consulship of Rome.
A.D.
482 or 483. Birth of the Emperor Justinian 518-527. Elevation and Reign of
his Uncle Justin I. 520-527. Adoption and Succession of Justinian 527-565.
The Reign of Justinian. Character and Histories of Procopius. Division of
the Reign of Justinian. Birth and Vices of the Empress Theodora. Her
Marriage with Justinian. Her Tyranny. Her Virtues 548 And Death. The
Factions of the Circus. At Rome. They distract Constantinople and the East.
Justinian favours the Blues 532 Sedition of Constantinople, surnamed Nika.
The Distress of Justinian. Firmness of Theodora. The Sedition is
suppressed. Agriculture and Manufactures of the Eastern Empire. The Use of
Silk by the Romans. Importation from China by Land and Sea. Introduction of
Silk-worms into Greece. State of the Revenue. Avarice and Profusion of
Justinian. Pernicious Savings. Remittances. Taxes. Monopolies. Venality.
Testaments. The Ministers of Justinian. John of Cappadocia. His Edifices
and Architects. Foundation of the Church of St. Sophia. Description.
Marbles. Riches. Churches and Palaces. Fortifications of Europe. Security
of Asia after the Conquest of Isauria. Fortifications of the Empire, from
the Euxine to the Persian Frontier 488 Death of Perozes, King of Persia
502-505. The Persian War. Fortifications of Dara. The Caspian or Iberian
Gates. The Schools of Athens. They are suppressed by Justinian. Proclus
485-529. His Successors. The last of the Philosophers 541 The Roman
Consulship extinguished by Justinian
Chapter XLI Conquests of Justinian in the West.-Character and first
Campaigns of Belisarius.-He invades and subdues the Vandal Kingdom of
Africa.-His Triumph.-The Gothic War.-He recovers Sicily, Naples, and
Rome.-Siege of Rome by the Goths.-Their Retreat and Losses.-Surrender of
Ravenna.-Glory of Belisarius.-His domestic Shame and Misfortunes.
A.D.
533 Justinian resolves to invade Africa 523-530. State of the Vandals.
Hilderic 530-534. Gelimer. Debates on the African War. Character and Choice
of Belisarius 529-532. His Services in the Persian War 533 Preparations for
the African War. Departure of the Fleet. Belisarius lands on the Coast of
Africa. Defeats the Vandals in a first Battle. Reduction of Carthage. Final
Defeat of Gelimer and the Vandals 534 Conquest of Africa by Belisarius.
Distress and Captivity of Gelimer. Return and Triumph of Belisarius 535 His
sole Consulship. End of Gelimer and the Vandals. Manners and Defeat of the
Moors. Neutrality of the Visigoths 550-620. Conquests of the Romans in
Spain 534 Belisarius threatens the Ostrogoths of Italy 522-534. Government
and Death of Amalasontha, Queen of Italy 535 Her Exile and Death.
Belisarius invades and subdues Sicily 534-536. Reign and Weakness of
Theodatus, the Gothic King of Italy 537 Belisarius invades Italy, and
reduces Naples 536-540. Vitiges, King of Italy 536 Belisarius enters Rome
537 Siege of Rome by the Goths. Valour of Belisarius. His Defence of Rome.
Repulses a general Assault of the Goths. His Sallies. Distress of the City.
Exile of Pope Sylverius. Deliverance of the City. Belisarius recovers many
Cities of Italy 538 The Goths raise the Siege of Rome. Lose Remini. Retire
to Ravenna. Jealousy of the Roman Generals. Death of Constantine. The
Eunuch Narses. Firmness and Authority of Belisarius 538, 539. Invasion of
Italy by the Franks. Destruction of Milan. Belisarius besieges Ravenna 539
Subdues the Gothic Kingdom of Italy. Captivity of Vitiges 540 Return and
Glory of Belisarius. Secret History of his Wife Antonina. Her Lover
Theodosius. Resentment of Belisarius and her Son Photius. Persecution of
her Son. Disgrace and Submission of Belisarius
Chapter XLII State of the Barbaric World.-Establishment of the Lombards on
the Danube.-Tribes and Inroads of the Sclavonians. Origin, Empire, and
Embassies of the Turks.-The Flight of the Avars.-Chosroes I. or Nushirvan
King of Persia.-His prosperous Reign and Wars with the Romans.-The Colchian
or Lazic War.-The Æthiopians.
A.D.
527-565. Weakness of the Empire of Justinian. State of the Barbarians. The
Gepidæ. The Lombards. The Sclavonians. Their Inroads 545 Origin and
Monarchy of the Turks in Asia. The Avars fly before the Turks, and approach
the Empire 558 Their Embassy to Constantinople 569-582. Embassies of the
Turks and Romans500-530. State of Persia 531-579. Reign of Nushirvan, or
Chosroes. His Love of Learning 533-539. Peace and War with the Romans 540
He invades Syria. And ruins Antioch 541 Defence of the East by Belisarius.
Description of Colchos, Lazica, or Mingrelia. Manners of the Natives.
Revolution of Colchos. Under the Persians, before Christ, 500. Under the
Romans, before Christ, 60 130 Visit of Arrian 522 Conversion of the Lazi
542-549. Revolt and Repentance of the Colchians 549-551. Siege of Petra
549-556. The Colchian or Lazic War 540-561. Negociations and Treaties
between Justinian and Chosroes 522 Conquests of the Abyssinians 533 Their
Alliance with Justinian
Chapter XLIII Rebellions of Africa.-Restoration of the Gothic Kingdom by
Totila.-Loss and Recovery of Rome.-Final Conquest of Italy by
Narses.-Extinction of the Ostrogoths.-Defeat of the Franks and
Alemanni.-Last Victory, Disgrace and Death of Belisarius.-Death and
Character of Justinian.-Comets, Earthquakes, and Plague.
A.D.
535-545. The Troubles of Africa 543-558. Rebellion of the Moors 540 Revolt
of the Goths 541-544. Victories of Totila, King of Italy. Contrast of Greek
Vice and Gothic Virtue 544-548. Second Command of Belisarius in Italy 546
Rome besieged by the Goths. Attempt of Belisarius. Rome taken by the Goths
547 Recovered by Belisarius 548 Final Recal of Belisarius 549 Rome again
taken by the Goths. 549-551. Preparations of Justinian for the Gothic War
552 Character and Expedition of the Eunuch Narses. Defeat and Death of
Teias, the last King of the Goths. Invasion of Italy by the Franks and
Alamanni 554 Defeat of the Franks and Alamanni by Narses 554-568.
Settlement of Italy 559 Invasion of the Bulgarians. Last Victory of
Belisarius 561 His Disgrace and Death 565 Death and Character of Justinian
531.539. Comets. Earthquakes 542 Plague-its Origin and Nature 542-594.
Extent and Duration
Chapter XLIV Idea of the Roman Jurisprudence.-The Laws of the Kings.-The
Twelve Tables of the Decemvirs.-The Laws of the People.-The Decrees of the
Senate.-The Edicts of the Magistrates and Emperors.-Authority of the
Civilians.-Code, Pandects, Novels, and Institutes of Justinian:-I. Rights
of Persons.-II. Rights of Things.-III. Private Injuries and Actions.-IV.
Crimes and Punishments
The Civil or Roman Law. Laws of the Kings of Rome. The Twelve Tables of the
Decemvirs. Their Character and Influence. Laws of the People. Decrees of
the Senate. Edicts of the Prætors. The perpetual Edict. Constitutions of
the Emperors. Their Legislative Power. Their Rescripts. Forms of the Roman
Law. Succession of the Civil Lawyers
A.U.C.
303-648. The first Period 648-988. Second Period 988-1230. Third Period.
Their Philosophy. Authority. Sects
A.D.
527 Reformation of the Roman Law by Justinian 527-546.Tribonian 528, 529.
The Code of Justinian 530-533. The Pandects or Digest. Praise and Censure
of the Code and Pandects. Loss of the ancient Jurisprudence. Legal
Inconstancy of Justinian 534 Second Edition of the Code 534-565. The Novels
533 The Institutes I. OF PERSONS. Freemen and Slaves. Fathers and Children.
Limitations of the paternal Authority. Husbands and Wives. The religious
Rites of Marriage. Freedom of the Matrimonial Contract. Liberty and Abuse
of Divorce. Limitations of the Liberty of Divorce. Incest, Concubines, and
Bastards. Guardians and Wards II. OF THINGS. Right of Property. Of
Inheritance and Succession. Civil Degrees of Kindred. Introduction and
Liberty of Testaments. Legacies. Codicils and Trusts. III. OF ACTIONS.
Promises. Benefits. Interest of Money. Injuries IV. OF CRIMES AND
PUNISHMENTS. Severity of the Twelve Tables. Abolition or Oblivion of penal
Laws. Revival of capital Punishments. Measure of Guilt. Unnatural Vice.
Rigour of the Christian Emperors. Judgments of the People. Select Judges.
Assessors. Voluntary Exile and Death. Abuses of Civil Jurisprudence
Chapter XLV Reign of the younger Justin.-Embassy of the Avars.-Their
Settlement on the Danube.-Conquest of Italy by the Lombards.-Adoption and
Reign of Tiberius.-Of Maurice.-State of Italy under the Lombards and the
Exarchs.-Of Ravenna.-Distress of Rome.-Character and Pontificate of Gregory
the First.
A.D.
565 Death of Justinian 565-574. Reign of Justin II. or the Younger 566 His
Consulship. Embassy of the Avars. Alboin, King of the Lombards-his Valour,
Love, and Revenge. The Lombards and Avars destroy the King and Kingdom of
the Gepidæ 567 Alboin undertakes the Conquest of Italy. Disaffection and
Death of Narses 568-570. Conquest of a great Part of Italy by the Lombards
573 Alboin is murdered by his Wife Rosamond. Her Flight and Death. Clepho,
King of the Lombards. Weakness of the Emperor Justin 574 Association of
Tiberius 578 Death of Justin II. 578-582. Reign of Tiberius II. His Virtues
582-602. The Reign of Maurice. Distress of Italy 584-590. Autharis, King of
the Lombards. The Exarchate of Ravenna. The Kingdom of the Lombards.
Language and Manners of the Lombards. Dress and Marriage. Government 643
Laws. Misery of Rome. The Tombs and Relics of the Apostles. Birth and
Profession of Gregory the Roman 590-604. Pontificate of Gregory the Great,
or First. His spiritual Office. And temporal Government. His Estates. And
Alms. The Saviour of Rome
Chapter XLVI Revolutions of Persia after the Death of Chosroes or
Nushirvan.-His Son Hormouz, a Tyrant, is deposed.-Usurpation of
Baharam.-Flight and Restoration of Chosroes II.-His Gratitude to the
Romans.-The Chagan of the Avars.-Revolt of the Army against Maurice.-His
Death.-Tyranny of Phocas.-Elevation of Heraclius.-The Persian War.-Chosroes
subdues Syria, Egypt, and Asia Minor.-Siege of Constantinople by the
Persians and Avars.-Persian Expeditions.-Victories and Triumph of
Heraclius.
A.D.
Contest of Rome and Persia 570 Conquest of Yemen by Nushirvan 572 His last
War with the Romans 579 His Death 579-590. Tyranny and Vices of his son
Hormouz 590 Exploits of Bahram. His Rebellion. Hormouz is deposed and
imprisoned. Elevation of his Son Chosroes. Death of Hormouz. Chosroes flies
to the Romans. His Return, and final Victory. Death of Bahram 591-603.
Restoration and Policy of Chosroes 570-600. Pride, Policy, and the Power of
the Chagan of the Avars 595-602. Wars of Maurice against the Avars. State
of the Roman Armies. Their Discontent. And Rebellion 602 Election of
Phocas. Revolt of Constantinople. Death of Maurice and his Children
602-610. Phocas Emperor. His Character. And Tyranny 610 His Fall and Death
610-642. Reign of Heraclius 603 Chosroes invades the Roman Empire 611 His
Conquest of Syria 614 Of Palestine 616 Of Egypt. Of Asia Minor. His Reign
and Magn