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 XXVII - Civil Wars, Reign of Theodosius CHAPTER XXVIII - Destruction of Paganism CHAPTER XXIX - Division of Roman Empire Between Sons of Theodosius CHAPTER XXX - Revolt of The Goths CHAPTER XXXI - Invasion of Italy, Occupation of Territories by the Barbarians CHAPTER XXXII - Emperors Arcadius, Eutropius, Theodosius II CHAPTER XXXIII - Conquest of Africa By the Vandals CHAPTER XXXIV - Attila CHAPTER XXXV - Invasion CHAPTER XXXVI - Total Extinction of The Western Empireon by Attila CHAPTER XXXVII - Conversion of the Barbarians to Christianity CHAPTER XXXVIII - Reign of Clovis