This book is the first volume of Edward Gibbon's monumental work 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' This volume covers the period from the end of the reign of Marcus Aurelius to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West in AD 476. Gibbon's work is widely regarded as a masterpiece of historical scholarship, and is known for its incisive analysis, elegant prose, and engaging narrative style. This book is a must-read for anyone...