The book "The History of the Decline and Destruction of the Roman Empire, Volume 01" by Edward Gibbon is a landmark work in world historiography. The author begins his grandiose epic from the time of the Pope-Roman society, analyzing the reasons and factors that led to the gradual degradation of the empire. Gibbon examines in detail the political and socio-cultural aspects of the development of the Roman Empire, revealing the complex mechanisms of the fall of the majestic state entity. The author offers the reader an in-depth analysis of the events, features and reasons for the decline of Roman civilization, paying due attention to historical figures and events that shaped radical changes in the life of the empire. From now on, every history buff will be able to delve into Gibbon's exquisite craftsmanship, which will reveal behind the scenes of the majestic imperial legacy and the catastrophic destruction of Rome.