"History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5" by Edward Gibbon is a historical narrative from the 1700s that examines the relationship between religious organizations and government rule while the Franks were taking over Italy, highlighting the important people and happenings of that time. The book begins by exploring the power of the church and the public's uprising during the disagreement about religious images, showing how worshipping icons caused disagreement in Italy. Gibbon looks at how the popes had a huge impact, especially when Charlemagne became a powerful leader in the area. The story sets up a situation full of political tricks, strong religious feelings, and big changes in society, mainly focusing on the shaky balance of power between the Byzantine Empire, the newly confident popes, and the power-hungry Frankish kings.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5
By Edward Gibbon
Witness the collision of church and state as empires clash and religious fervor ignites during a pivotal era of conquest and transformation.
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About the AuthorEdward Gibbon was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1789, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organized religion.
Edward Gibbon was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1789, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organized religion.
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