History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1Edward Gibbon, Esq.Reading edition · Edition 2Chapter navigation55 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Edward Gibbon, Esq.Volume 1IntroductionChapter I · : The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antoninies.—Part I.Chapter I · : The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antoninies.—Part II.Chapter I · : The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antoninies.—Part III.Chapter II · : The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.Chapter II · : The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.Chapter II · : The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III.Chapter II · : The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part IV.Chapter III · : The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.Chapter III · : The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.Chapter IV · : The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.Chapter IV · : The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II.Chapter V · : Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.Chapter V · : Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II.Chapter VI · : Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part I.Chapter VI · : Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part II.Chapter VI · : Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part III.Chapter VI · : Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Part IV.Chapter VII · : Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I.Chapter VII · : Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part II.Chapter VII · : Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part III.Chapter VIII · : State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I.Chapter VIII · : State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part II.Chapter IX · : State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part I.Chapter IX · : State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part II.Chapter IX · : State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part III.Chapter X · : Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part I.Chapter X · : Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part II.Chapter X · : Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part III.Chapter X · : Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part IV.Chapter XI · : Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part I.Chapter XI · : Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part II.Chapter XI · : Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part III.Chapter XII · : Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part I.Chapter XII · : Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part II.Chapter XII · : Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part III.Chapter XIII · : Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part I.Chapter XIII · : Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part II.Chapter XIII · : Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part III.Chapter XIII · : Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part IV.Chapter XIV · : Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I.Chapter XIV · : Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part II.Chapter XIV · : Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part III.Chapter XIV · : Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part IV.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part II.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part III.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IV.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part V.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VI.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIIChapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIII.Chapter XV · : Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IX.Beginning of this editionNext chapter →Volume 1All chapters and sections (55)Other sectionsEdward Gibbon, Esq.Sections1Volume 1 · Other sectionsIntroductionVolume 1 · Chapters1112222334455666677788999101010101111111212121313131314141414151515151515151515With notes by the Rev. H. H. MilmanVolume 1 →