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Con Teodosio spirò il genio di Roma, poichè fu esso l'ultimo dei successori d'Augusto e di Costantino, che conducesse in campo gli eserciti e vedesse la sua autorità riconosciuta per tutta l'estensione dell'Impero. La memoria però delle sue virtù continuò tuttavia a difendere la debole ed inesperta età dei suoi figli. Dopo la morte del padre, Arcadio ed Onorio furono per unanime consenso del Mondo salutati come Imperatori legittimi dell'Oriente e dell'Occidente; fu ardentemente preso il giuramento di fedeltà da ogni ordine dello Stato, dai Senati dell'antica e della nuova Roma, dal Clero, dai Magistrati, da' Soldati e dal Popolo.

L'INSEPARABILE connessione degli affari civili ed ecclesiastici mi ha dato motivo ed aiuto a riferire il progresso, le persecuzioni, lo stabilimento, le divisioni, il pieno trionfo e la successiva corruzione del Cristianesimo. Ma ho differito o bella posta l'esame di due religiosi avvenimenti, di conseguenza nello studio della natura umana, ed importanti nella decadenza e rovina del Romano Impero, cioè I. l'istituzione della vita monastica ; e II. la conversione de' Barbari Settentrionali.

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Volume VI of Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" covers the period from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. Gibbon describes the rise of the Byzantine Empire, which emerged as the successor to the Roman Empire in the East. He discusses the reigns of important Byzantine emperors such as Justinian and Heraclius, as well as the challenges they faced from external enemies such as the Persians and the Arabs. The work also examines the role of religion in shaping the events of the period. Gibbon provides a detailed account of the Crusades, including the motivations behind them and the impact they had on both Christian and Islamic societies. Overall, Gibbon's work highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of the Byzantine Empire's decline, showing how a variety of factors contributed to its eventual fall. He emphasizes the importance of political and military developments, as well as cultural and religious changes, in shaping the fate of the empire.

Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" is a monumental six-volume work that covers the history of the Roman Empire from the end of the 2nd century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The book is considered one of the greatest works of historical literature in the English language and has had a profound influence on the way we understand the ancient world. Gibbon's approach to history was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment, and he sought to apply reason and critical thinking to the study of the past. In the book, Gibbon examines the factors that led to the decline and eventual collapse of the Roman Empire, including political corruption, military overexpansion, economic instability, and the rise of Christianity. He also explores the complex relationships between the various peoples and cultures that inhabited the empire, from the barbarian invasions to the Byzantine Empire.