History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6 by Edward Gibbon

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Author Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Commentator Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868
Title History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6
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Note Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits David Reed and David Widger
Summary "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume focuses on pivotal events from the Crusades to the impacts of the Mongol incursions and the Ottoman Empire, detailing both the political machinations and cultural exchanges that marked this tumultuous period in history. The opening portion of the book introduces the complex interplay of the Crusades, focusing particularly on the actions and strategies of key figures such as Emperor Alexius I and the rulers of various European kingdoms. It discusses the initial benefits that the Byzantine Empire gained from the First Crusade while outlining the tensions that arose between the Greek and Latin Christians. The text dives into the numerous campaigns, including the Second and Third Crusades, highlighting the ambitions of leaders like Saladin and the internal conflicts within the Christian ranks as they attempted to reclaim Jerusalem. The narrative sets the stage for understanding the broader historical context of the Latin and Islamic confrontations that would shape the course of the region's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D.
Subject Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527
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EBook-No. 736
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 15, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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