The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume VI

In Volume VI (Chapters LVII - LXXI) of his compelling history, Gibbon explores the emergence of the Turkish nation and the formation of the Ottoman Empire as a formidable power. The narrative details how the weakened Eastern Empire, beset by divisions among Greek and Latin Christians, becomes vulnerable, ultimately leading to the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mohammed II, drawing the attention—and concern—of the West.