The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: By Edward Gibbon, Esq; ... [pt.5]

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE FIFTH VOLUME.

CHAP. XXVII. Death of Gratian.—Ruin of Arianism.—St. Ambrose.—First civil War against Maximus.—Character, Admini|stration, and Pennance of Theodosius.—Death of Valen|tinian II.—Second civil War, against Eugenius.—Death of Theodosius.

• A. D. 379—383. CHARACTER and Conduct of the Emperor Gratian Page 1
• His Defects Page 2
• A. D. 383 Discontent of the Roman Troops Page 5
• Revolt of Maximus in Britain Page 7
• A. D. 383 Flight and Death of Gratian Page 8
• A. D. 383—387. Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theo|dosius Page 11
• A. D. 380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius Page 13
• A. D. 340—380. Arianism of Constantinople Page 17
• A. D. 378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of Constan|tinople Page 20
• A. D. 380 Ruin of Arianism at Constantinople Page 22
• A. D. 381 In the East Page 24
• The Council of Constantinople Page 26
• Retreat of Gregory Nazianzen Page 29

• A. D. 380-394. Edicts of Theodosius against the Heretics Page 31
• A. D. 385 Execution of Priscillian and his Associates Page 33
• A. D. 375—397. Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan Page 37
• A. D. 385 His successful opposition to the Empress Justina Page 39
• A. D. 387 Maximus invades Italy Page 47
• Flight of Valentinian Page 49
• Theodosius takes Arms in the Cause of Valentinian ib.
• A. D. 388 Defeat and Death of Maximus Page 52
• Virtues of Theodosius Page 55
• Faults of Theodosius Page 58
• A. D. 387 The Sedition of Antioch Page 59
• Clemency of Theodosius Page 63
• A. D. 390 Sedition and Massacre of Thessalonica Page 64
• A. D. 388 Influence and Conduct of Ambrose Page 67
• A. D. 390 Pennance of Theodosius Page 69
• A. D. 388—391 Generosity of Theodosius Page 72
• A. D. 391 Character of Valentinian Page 74
• A. D. 392 His Death Page 76
• A. D. 392—394. Usurpation of Eugenius Page 77
• Theodosius prepares for War Page 79
• A. D. 394 His Victory over Eugenius Page 81
• A. D. 395 Death of Theodosius Page 85
• Corruption of the Times Page 87
• The Infantry lay aside their Armour Page 89

CHAP. XXVIII. 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 Page 91
• State of Paganism at Rome Page 92
• A. D. 384 Petition of the Senate for the Altar of Victory Page 96
• A. D. 388 Conversion of Rome Page 99
• A. D. 381 Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces Page 102
• The Temple of Serapis at Alexandria Page 108
• A. D. 389 Its final destruction Page 110

• A. D. 390 The Pagan Religion is prohibited Page 115
• Oppressed Page 119
• A. D. 390—420. Finally extinguished Page 120
• The Worship of the Christian Martyrs Page 123
• General Reflections Page 126
• I. Fabulous Martyrs and Relics Page 127
• II. Miracles ib.
• III. Revival of Polytheism Page 130
• IV. Introduction of Pagan Ceremonies Page 133

CHAP. XXIX. Final Division of the Roman Empire between the Sons of Theodosius.—Reign of Arcadius and Honorius.—Admini|stration of Rufinus and Stilicho.—Revolt and Defeat of Gildo in Africa.

• A. D. 395 Division of the Empire between Arcadius and Ho|norius Page 137
• A. D. 386—395. Character and Administration of Rufinus Page 139
• A. D. 395 He oppresses the East Page 143
• He is disappointed, by the Marriage of Arcadius Page 147
• Character of Stilicho, the Minister, and General of the Western Empire Page 150
• A. D. 385—408. His Military Command Page 152
• A. D. 395 The Fall and Death of Rufinus Page 155
• A. D. 396 Discord of the two Empires Page 159
• A. D. 386—398. Revolt of Gildo in Africa Page 162
• A. D. 397 He is condemned by the Roman Senate Page 164
• A. D. 398 The African War Page 166
• A. D. 398 Defeat and Death of Gildo Page 169
• A. D. 398 Marriage, and Character of Honorius Page 172

CHAP. XXX. Revolt of the Goths.—They plunder Greece.—Two great In|vasions 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 Page 176
• A. D. 396 Alaric marches into Greece Page 179
• A. D. 397 He is attacked by Stilicho Page 184
• Escapes to Epirus Page 186
• A. D. 398 Alaric is declared Master-general of the Eastern Illyricum ib.
• Is proclaimed King of the Visigoths Page 189
• A. D. 400—403. He invades Italy Page 190
• A. D. 403 Honorius flies from Milan Page 193
• He is pursued and besieged by the Goths Page 195
• A. D. 403 Battle of Pollentia Page 198
• Boldness and retreat of Alaric Page 201
• A. D. 404 The Triumph of Honorius at Rome Page 204
• The Gladiators abolished Page 205
• Honorius fixes his Residence at Ravenna Page 207
• A. D. 400 The Revolutions of Scythia Page 210
• A. D. 405 Emigration of the northern Germans Page 212
• A. D. 466 Radagaisus invades Italy Page 214
• Besieges Florence Page 216
• Threatens Rome Page 217
• A. D. 406 Defeat and Destruction of his Army by Stilicho Page 218
• The Remainder of the Germans invade Gaul Page 221
• A. D. 407 Desolation of Gaul Page 224
• Revolt of the British Army Page 228
• Constantine is acknowledged in Britain and Gaul Page 229
• A. D. 408 He reduces Spain Page 231
• A. D. 404—408. Negociation of Alaric and Stilicho Page 233
• A. D. 408 Debates of the Roman Senate Page 236
• Intrigues of the Palace Page 238
• A. D. 408 Disgrace and Death of Stilicho Page 240

• His Memory persecuted Page 243
• The Poet Claudian among the Train of Stilicho's Dependents Page 246

CHAP. XXXI. Invasion of Italy by Alaric.—Manners of the Roman Senate and People.—Rome is thrice besieged, and at length pil|laged by the Goths.—Death of Alaric.—The Goths eva|cuate Italy.—Fall of Constantine.—Gaul and Spain are occupied by the Barbarians.—Independence of Britain.

• A. D. 408 Weakness of the Court of Ravenna Page 250
• Alaric marches to Rome Page 252
• Hannibal at the Gates of Rome Page 255
• Genealogy of the Senators Page 257
• The Anician Family Page 259
• Wealth of the Roman Nobles Page 261
• Their Manners Page 264
• Character of the Roman Nobles, by Ammianus Marcellinus Page 267
• State and Character of the People of Rome Page 278
• Public Distribution of Bread, Bacon, Oil, Wine, &c. Page 280
• Use of the public Baths Page 281
• Games and Spectacles Page 284
• Populousness of Rome Page 286
• A. D. 408 First Siege of Rome by the Goths Page 289
• Famine Page 290
• Plague Page 292
• Superstition ib.
• A. D. 409 Alaric accepts a Ransom, and raises the Siege Page 294
• Fruitless Negociations for Peace Page 297
• Change and Succession of Ministers Page 299
• A. D. 409 Second Siege of Rome by the Goths Page 303
• Attalus is created Emperor by the Goths and Ro+mans Page 305
• A. D. 410 He is degraded by Alaric Page 308
• Third Siege and Sack of Rome by the Goths Page 310

• Respect of the Goths for the Christian Religion Page 311
• Pillage and Fire of Rome Page 314
• Captives and Fugitives Page 319
• Sack of Rome by the Troops of Charles V. Page 322
• A. D. 410 Alaric evacuates Rome, and ravages Italy Page 325
• A. D. 408—412. Possession of Italy by the Goths Page 327
• A. D. 410 Death of Alaric Page 329
• A. D. 412 Adolphus, King of the Goths, concludes a Peace with the Empire, and marches into Gaul Page 330
• A. D. 414 His Marriage with Placidia Page 332
• The Gothic Treasures Page 335
• A. D. 410—417. Laws for the Relief of Italy and Rome Page 337
• A. D. 413 Revolt and Defeat of Heraclian, Count of Africa Page 339
• A. D. 409—413. Revolutions of Gaul and Spain Page 341
• Character and Victories of the General Constantius Page 344
• A. D. 411 Death of the Usurper Constantine Page 346
• A. D. 411—416. Fall of the Usurpers, Jovinus, Sebastian, and Attalus ib.
• A. D. 409 Invasion of Spain by the Suevi, Vandals, Alani, &c. Page 350
• A. D. 414 Adolphus, King of Goths, marches into Spain Page 353
• A. D. 415 His Death Page 354
• A. D. 415—418. The Goths conquer and restore Spain Page 355
• A. D. 419 Their Establishment in Aquitain Page 358
• The Burgundians Page 359
• A. D. 420, &c. State of the Barbarians in Gaul Page 360
• A. D. 409 Revolt of Britain and Armorica Page 362
• A. D. 409—449. State of Britain Page 364
• A. D. 418 Assembly of the Seven Provinces of Gaul Page 369

CHAP. XXXII. Arcadius Emperor of the East.—Administration and Dis|grace 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 Page 372
• A. D. 395—408. Reign of Arcadius ib.

• A. D. 395—399. Administration and Character of Eutropius Page 375
• His Venality and Injustice Page 378
• Ruin of Abundantius Page 380
• Destruction of Timasius Page 381
• A. D. 397 A cruel and unjust Law of Treason Page 383
• A. D. 399 Rebellion of Tribigild Page 386
• Fall of Eutropius Page 390
• A. D. 400 Conspiracy and Fall of Gainas Page 393
• A. D. 398 Election and Merit of St. John Chrysostom Page 398
• A. D. 398—403. His Administration and Defects Page 401
• A. D. 403 Chrysostom is persecuted by the Empress Eudocia Page 404
• Popular Tumults at Constantinople Page 406
• A. D. 404 Exile of Chrysostom Page 408
• A. D. 407 His Death Page 410
• A. D. 438 His Relics transported to Constantinople ib.
• A. D. 408 Death of Arcadius Page 411
• His supposed Testament Page 412
• A. D. 408—415. Administration of Anthemius Page 414
• A. D. 414—453. Character and Administration of Pulcheria Page 416
• Education and Character of Theodosius the Younger Page 418
• A. D. 421—460. Character and Adventures of the Empress Eudocia Page 421
• A. D. 422 The Persian War Page 426
• A. D. 431—440. Armenia divided between the Persians and the Romans Page 428