The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

This six-volume work by Edward Gibbon explores the trajectory of Western civilization from the peak of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium, incorporating insights into Islamic and Mongolian conquests. Beginning with Volume I in 1776, the series underwent multiple printings, reflecting its significant impact. The subsequent volumes, released between 1781 and 1789, detail the complex factors contributing to the decline and fall, making it a foundational text in historical scholarship.