Produced by David Reed, Dale R. Fredrickson and David Widger HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, VOLUME 2 Edward Gibbon, Esq. With notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman 1782 (Written), 1845 (Revised) CONTENTS: Chapter XVI--Conduct Towards The Christians, From Nero To Constantine.-- Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Part VIII. The Conduct Of The Roman Government Towards The Christians, From The Reign Of Nero To That Of Constantine. Chapter XVII: Foundation Of Constantinople.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Foundation Of Constantinople.--Political System Constantine, And His Successors.--Military Discipline.--The Palace.--The Finances. Chapter XVIII: Character Of Constantine And His Sons.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. 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 XIX: Constantius Sole Emperor.--Part I. PartII. Part III. Part IV. Constantius Sole Emperor.--Elevation And Death Of Gallus.--Danger And Elevation Of Julian.--Sarmatian And Persian Wars.--Victories Of Julian In Gaul. Chapter XX: Conversion Of Constantine.--Part I. Part II. Part III. PartIV. The Motives, Progress, And Effects Of The Conversion Of Constantine.-- Legal Establishment And Constitution Of The Christian Or Catholic Church. Chapter XXI: Persecution Of Heresy, State Of The Church.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Persecution Of Heresy.--The Schism Of The Donatists.--The Arian Controversy.--Athanasius.--Distracted State Of The Church And Empire Under Constantine And His Sons.--Toleration Of Paganism. Chapter XXII: Julian Declared Emperor.--Part I Part II. Part III. Part IV. Julian Is Declared Emperor By The Legions Of Gaul.--His March And Success.--The Death Of Constantius.--Civil Administration Of Julian. Chapter XXIII: Reign Of Julian.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. The Religion Of Julian.--Universal Toleration.--He Attempts To Restore And Reform The Pagan Worship--To Rebuild The Temple Of Jerusalem--His Artful Persecution Of The Christians.--Mutual Zeal And Injustice. Chapter XXIV: The Retreat And Death Of Julian.--Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Residence Of Julian At Antioch.--His Successful Expedition Against The Persians.--Passage Of The Tigris--The Retreat And Death Of Julian.-- Election Of Jovian.--He Saves The Roman Army By A Disgraceful Treaty. Chapter XXV: Reigns Of Jovian And Valentinian, Division Of The Empire.-- Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII.