Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part I. Troubles After The Abdication Of Diocletian.—Death Of Constantius.—Elevation Of Constantine And Maxen Tius.— Six Emperors At The Same Time.—Death Of Maximian And Galerius.—Victories Of Constantine Over Maxentius And Licinus.—Reunion Of The Empire Under The Authority Of Constantine. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part II. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part III. Chapter XIV: Six Emperors At The Same Time, Reunion Of The Empire.—Part IV. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part I. The Progress Of The Christian Religion, And The Sentiments, Manners, Numbers, And Condition Of The Primitive Christians. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part II. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part III. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IV. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part V. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VI. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VII Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part VIII. Chapter XV: Progress Of The Christian Religion.—Part IX. Introduction Preface By The Editor. The great work of Gibbon is indispensable to the student of history. The literature of Europe offers no substitute for “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” It has obtained undisputed possession, as rightful occupant, of the vast period which it comprehends. However some subjects, which it embraces, may have undergone more complete investigation, on the general view of the whole period, this history is the sole undisputed authority to which all defer, and from which few appeal to the original writers, or to more modern compilers. The inherent interest of the subject, the inexhaustible labor employed upon it; the immense condensation of matter; the luminous arrangement; the general accuracy; the style, which, however monotonous from its uniform stateliness, and sometimes wearisome from its elaborate ar., is throughout vigorous, animated, often picturesque, always commands attention, always conveys its meaning with emphatic energy, describes with singular breadth and fidelity, and generalizes with unrivalled felicity of expression; all these high qualifications have secured, and seem likely to secure, its permanent place in historic literature.