The book "The History of the Decline and Destruction of the Roman Empire. Volume 05" is the fifth volume of the famous historical work of the English historian Edward Gibbon. In this book, the author explores the subsequent events that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. Giving due importance to the political, military, religious and socio-cultural aspects of Roman life, Gibbon shows the gradual decay of the great imperial entity. Emphasizing the key events and personalities of that time, the author reveals the deep reasons that led the Roman Empire to collapse. The reader has the opportunity to better understand the complex processes of the collapse of the empire thanks to the balanced analysis and deep research presented in this book.