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OF THE
DECLINE AND FALL OF THE
ROMAN EMPIRE
BY
EDWARD GIBBON
EDITED IN SEVEN VOLUMES
WITH INTRODUCTION, NOTES, APPENDICES, AND INDEX
J. B. BURY, M.A.
HON. LITT.D. OF DURHAM; HON. LL. D. OF EDINBURGH
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE IMPERIAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ST. PETERSBURG
FELLOW OF TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
REGIUS PROFESSOR OF GREEK IN DUBLIN UNIVERSITY
The Two Sieges of Constantinople by the Arabs-Their Invasion of France,
and Defeat by Charles Martel-Civil War of the Ommiades and
Abbassides-Learning of the Arabs-Luxury of the Caliphs-Naval
Enterprises on Crete, Sicily, and Rome-Decay and Division of the
Empire of the Caliphs-Defeats and Victories of the Greek Emperors
750-960. Magnificence of the Caliphs
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Its Consequences on private and public Happiness
754, &c. 813, &c. Introduction of Learning among the Arabians
Their real Progress in the Sciences
Want of Erudition, Taste, and Freedom
781-805. Wars of Harun al Rashid against the Romans
823 The Arabs subdue the Isle of Crete 827-878. And of Sicily
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846 Invasion of Rome by the Saracens
849 Victory and Reign of Leo IV.
852 Foundation of the Leonine City
838 The Amorian War between Theophilus and Motassem
841-870. Disorders of the Turkish Guards
890-951. Rise and Progress of the Carmathians
900 Their military Exploits
929 They pillage Mecca
800-936. Revolt of the Provinces