The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Part 6

--Victories Of Constantine Over Maxentius And Licinus.-- Reunion Of The Empire Under The Authority Of Constantine.

Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.--Part I. Part II.

Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Part VIII. Part IX.

The Progress Of The Christian Religion, And The Sentiments, Manners, Numbers, And Condition Of The Primitive Christians.

VOLUME TWO

Chapter XVI--Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI.

Part VII. Part VIII.

The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians, From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI.

Foundation Of Constantinople.--Political System Constantine, And His Successors.--Military Discipline.--The Palace.--The Finances.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.--Part I.

Part II. Part III. Part IV.

Character Of Constantine.--Gothic War.--Death Of Constantine.--Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.-- Persian War.--Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger And Constans.--Usurpation Of Magnentius.--Civil War.--Victory Of Constantius.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.--Part I. PartII. Part III.

Part IV.

Constantius Sole Emperor.--Elevation And Death Of Gallus.-- Danger And Elevation Of Julian.--Sarmatian And Persian Wars.--Victories Of Julian In Gaul.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.--Part I. Part II. Part III.

PartIV.

The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of Constantine.--Legal Establishment And Const.i.tution Of The Christian Or Catholic Church.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.--Part I.

Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.

Persecution Of Heresy.--The Schism Of The Donatists.--The Arian Controversy.--Athanasius.--Distracted State Of The Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.-- Toleration Of Paganism.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.--Part I Part II. Part III.

Part IV.

Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.--His March And Success.--The Death Of Constantius.--Civil Administration Of Julian.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V.

The Religion Of Julian.--Universal Toleration.--He Attempts To Restore And Reform The Pagan Wors.h.i.+p--To Rebuild The Temple Of Jerusalem--His Artful Persecution Of The Christians.--Mutual Zeal And Injustice.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.--Part I. Part II.

Part III. Part IV. Part V.

Residence Of Julian At Antioch.--His Successful Expedition Against The Persians.--Pa.s.sage Of The Tigris--The Retreat And Death Of Julian.--Election Of Jovian.--He Saves The Roman Army By A Disgraceful Treaty.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.

The Government And Death Of Jovian.--Election Of Valentinian, Who a.s.sociates His Brother Valens, And Makes The Final Division Of The Eastern And Western Empires.-- Revolt Of Procopius.--Civil And Ecclesiastical Administration.--Germany.--Britain.--Africa.--The East.--The Danube.--Death Of Valentinian.--His Two Sons, Gratian And Valentinian II., Succeed To The Western Empire.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.--Part I. Part II. Part III.

Part IV. Part V.

Manners Of The Pastoral Nations.--Progress Of The Huns, From China To Europe.--Flight Of The Goths.--They Pa.s.s The Danube. --Gothic War.--Defeat And Death Of Valens.--Gratian Invests Theodosius With The Eastern Empire.--His Character And Success. --Peace And Settlement Of The Goths.

VOLUME THREE

Chapter XVI--Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI.

Part VII. Part VIII.

The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians, From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine.

Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI.

Foundation Of Constantinople.--Political System Constantine, And His Successors.--Military Discipline.--The Palace.--The Finances.

Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.--Part I.

Part II. Part III. Part IV.

Character Of Constantine.--Gothic War.--Death Of Constantine.--Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.-- Persian War.--Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger And Constans.--Usurpation Of Magnentius.--Civil War.--Victory Of Constantius.

Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.--Part I. PartII. Part III.

Part IV.

Constantius Sole Emperor.--Elevation And Death Of Gallus.-- Danger And Elevation Of Julian.--Sarmatian And Persian Wars.--Victories Of Julian In Gaul.

Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.--Part I. Part II. Part III.

PartIV.

The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of Constantine.--Legal Establishment And Const.i.tution Of The Christian Or Catholic Church.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.--Part I.

Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.

Persecution Of Heresy.--The Schism Of The Donatists.--The Arian Controversy.--Athanasius.--Distracted State Of The Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.-- Toleration Of Paganism.

Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.--Part I Part II. Part III.

Part IV.

Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.--His March And Success.--The Death Of Constantius.--Civil Administration Of Julian.