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].