The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. 3

The book explores the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire, addressing the challenges posed by limited historical documentation. Gibbon primarily draws from the writings of Roman moralists from the 4th and 5th centuries to support his analysis. His examination provides insights into the moral and societal factors that contributed to the Empire's decline, reflecting on the complexities of historical interpretation in the absence of extensive sources.