Edward Gibbon’s fourth volume of his magnum opus, “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”, is a deep dive into the intricate history of the Byzantine Empire. This volume, while maintaining Gibbon’s characteristic erudition and narrative flair, unfolds a story of an empire beset by external threats and internal dissensions. From the rise of … Continue reading Gibbon’s Volume IV of “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”: Byzantium, Crossroads of Cultures and Controversies