The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a monumental work by Edward Gibbon, a British historian and Member of Parliament. This is the third volume of the series, which covers the period from the reign of Constantine the Great to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476. In this volume, Gibbon continues his examination of the political, social, and cultural forces that led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. He explores the reigns of the emperors Constantine, Julian, Jovian, Valentinian, and Theodosius, and their struggles to maintain the empire against internal and external threats. Gibbon also delves into the religious controversies of the time, including the rise of Christianity and the conflicts between the Catholic and Arian factions. He explores the role of the barbarian invasions, the economic and military decline of the empire, and the corruption and decay of its institutions.Throughout the book, Gibbon's writing is characterized by his erudition, wit, and skepticism. He draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient historians, contemporary accounts, and his own observations, to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the decline and fall of one of the greatest empires in human history.If the subjects of Rome could be ignorant of their obligations to the great Theodosius, they were too soon convinced, how painfully the spirit and abilities of their deceased emperor had supported the frail and mouldering edifice of the republic. He died in the month of January; and before the end of the winter of the same year, the Gothic nation was in arms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.