For decades, perhaps centuries, the standard work of reference on Roman History has been courtesy of Edward Gibbon. In its original printing it was a best-seller and a publishing sensation. History was brought to the masses in vivid detail. Within its massive six volumes Gibbon put into context the entire sweep of this huge and complex Empire. We visit its far-flung regions, its most charismatic characters as we travel through centuries of its existence and its eternal influence on Western and, most probably, World culture. Considering the times and the resources at his disposal it quite incredible what Gibbon has been able to put together, to distil, to formulate and precisely plot in this most seducing of histories. Index of Contents CHAPTER XVI - Conduct Towards the Christians, From Nero To Constantine CHAPTER XVII - Foundation of Constantinople CHAPTER XVIII - Character of Constantine And His Sons CHAPTER XIX - Constantius Sole Emperor CHAPTER XX - Conversion of Constantine CHAPTER XXI - Persecution of Heresy, State of The Church CHAPTER XXII - Julian Declared Emperor CHAPTER XXIII - Reign of Julian CHAPTER XXIV - The Retreat And Death Of Julian CHAPTER XXV - Reigns of Jovian And Valentinian, Division of The Empire CHAPTER XXVI - Progress of The Huns Edward Gibbon - A Short Biography Edward Gibbon - A Concise Bibliography