History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5

by Edward Gibbon

HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Edward Gibbon, Esq.

With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman

Vol. 5

1788 (Written), 1845 (Revised)

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Contents

[Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part I. ]

Introduction, Worship, And Persecution Of Images.—Revolt Of Italy And Rome.—Temporal Dominion Of The Popes.—Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Establishment Of Images.—Character And Coronation Of Charlemagne.—Restoration And Decay Of The Roman Empire In The West.—Independence Of Italy.— Constitution Of The Germanic Body.

[Chapter XLIX: Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.—Part II. ]