# History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1

By Edward Gibbon

- About 265,766 words

## Chapters

1. [Introduction](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/1.md)
2. [Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/2.md)
3. [Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/3.md)
4. [Chapter I: The Extent Of The Empire In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/4.md)
5. [Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/5.md)
6. [Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/6.md)
7. [Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/7.md)
8. [Chapter II: The Internal Prosperity In The Age Of The Antonines.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/8.md)
9. [Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/9.md)
10. [Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/10.md)
11. [Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/11.md)
12. [Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/12.md)
13. [Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/13.md)
14. [Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/14.md)
15. [Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/15.md)
16. [Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/16.md)
17. [Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/17.md)
18. [Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of Marcinus.—Part IV.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/18.md)
19. [Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/19.md)
20. [Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/20.md)
21. [Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of Maximin.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/21.md)
22. [Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/22.md)
23. [Chapter VIII: State Of Persia And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/23.md)
24. [Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/24.md)
25. [Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/25.md)
26. [Chapter IX: State Of Germany Until The Barbarians.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/26.md)
27. [Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/27.md)
28. [Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/28.md)
29. [Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/29.md)
30. [Chapter X: Emperors Decius, Gallus, Æmilianus, Valerian And Gallienus.—Part IV.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/30.md)
31. [Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/31.md)
32. [Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/32.md)
33. [Chapter XI: Reign Of Claudius, Defeat Of The Goths.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/33.md)
34. [Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/34.md)
35. [Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/35.md)
36. [Chapter XII: Reigns Of Tacitus, Probus, Carus And His Sons.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/36.md)
37. [Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/37.md)
38. [Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/38.md)
39. [Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/39.md)
40. [Chapter XIII: Reign Of Diocletian And His Three Associates.—Part IV.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/40.md)
41. [Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/41.md)
42. [Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/42.md)
43. [Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/43.md)
44. [Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part IV.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/44.md)
45. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/45.md)
46. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part II.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/46.md)
47. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part III.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/47.md)
48. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IV.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/48.md)
49. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part V.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/49.md)
50. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VI.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/50.md)
51. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VII](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/51.md)
52. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIII.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/52.md)
53. [Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IX.](https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1/c/53.md)

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*History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1* by Edward Gibbon. Public domain.
Source: https://yarrow.to/novel/decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-vol-1