HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Edward Gibbon, Esq. With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman Vol. 2 1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised) VOLUME TWO Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part I. The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians, From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part II. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part III. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part IV. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part V. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VI. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VII. Chapter XVI: Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.—Part VIII. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part I. Foundation Of Constantinople.—Political System Constantine, And His Successors.—Military Discipline.—The Palace.—The Finances. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part II. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part III. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part IV. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part V. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.—Part VI. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part I. Character Of Constantine.—Gothic War.—Death Of Constantine.—Division Of The Empire Among His Three Sons.— Persian War.—Tragic Deaths Of Constantine The Younger And Constans.—Usurpation Of Magnentius.—Civil War.—Victory Of Constantius. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part II. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part III. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.—Part IV. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part I. Constantius Sole Emperor.—Elevation And Death Of Gallus.— Danger And Elevation Of Julian.—Sarmatian And Persian Wars.—Victories Of Julian In Gaul. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part II. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part III. Chapter XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.—Part IV. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part I. The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of Constantine.—Legal Establishment And Constitution Of The Christian Or Catholic Church. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part II. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part III. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.—Part IV.