History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2

From the opening

Constantius Sole Emperor.--Elevation And Death Of Gallus.--Danger And Elevation Of Julian.--Sarmatian And Persian Wars.--Victories Of Julian In Gaul.

The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of Constantine.-- Legal Establishment And Constitution Of The Christian Or Catholic Church.

Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.

Persecution Of Heresy.--The Schism Of The Donatists.--The Arian Controversy.--Athanasius.--Distracted State Of The Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.--Toleration Of Paganism.

Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.--His March And Success.--The Death Of Constantius.--Civil Administration Of Julian.

Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V.

The Religion Of Julian.--Universal Toleration.--He Attempts To Restore And Reform The Pagan Worship--To Rebuild The Temple Of Jerusalem--His Artful Persecution Of The Christians.--Mutual Zeal And Injustice.

Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V.

Residence Of Julian At Antioch.--His Successful Expedition Against The Persians.--Passage Of The Tigris--The Retreat And Death Of Julian.-- Election Of Jovian.--He Saves The Roman Army By A Disgraceful Treaty.

Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.-- Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.

The Government And Death Of Jovian.--Election Of Valentinian, Who Associates His Brother Valens, And Makes The Final Division Of The Eastern And Western Empires.--Revolt Of Procopius.--Civil And Ecclesiastical Administration.--Germany.--Britain.--Africa.--The East.-- The Danube.--Death Of Valentinian.--His Two Sons, Gratian And Valentinian II., Succeed To The Western Empire.

Chapter XXVI: Progress of The Huns.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V.

Manners Of The Pastoral Nations.--Progress Of The Huns, From China To Europe.--Flight Of The Goths.--They Pass The Danube. --Gothic War.-- Defeat And Death Of Valens.--Gratian Invests Theodosius With The Eastern Empire.--His Character And Success. --Peace And Settlement Of The Goths.

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