How Rome Fell

But condensed accounts of Gibbon's massive work, which was later edited by John B. Bury, remain elusive. This condensed history, however, presents the most important facts and storylines that form the backbone of perhaps the greatest empire of all time. Learn about:

The mythology behind the founding of Rome

Various emperors

The unifying elements of the Roman Empire

Christianity and its development

The founding of Constantinople

Divisions of the empire

Roman law

Islamic expansion

Genghis Khan and the Mongols

How Rome fell

And much, much more!

How Rome Fell has it all: warfare, religion, heroes and villains. These are the events that made the Roman Empire what it was, and here they are in one slim volume that is entertaining, educational and true to Gibbon's masterpiece.