Religion, Gibbon on, under Pagan empire, [126]; Gibbon’s treatment of early Christian church, [131][133].

Republican party, newspapers as record of formation, [90]; and sound money, [227], [257].

Resumption of specie payments, opposition and success, [258], [259].

Revolution of 1688, question of Cromwell’s influence, [322], [323].

Riots. See Railroad.

Robertson, William, present-day reputation, [40], [111]; Gibbon on, [122].

Rome. See Gibbon, Tacitus.

Roosevelt, Theodore, character, [235]; routine as President, [236], [238].

Ropes, J. C., as military historian, [13].

Round Table, character, [279].