Simeon Styllites was a major celebrity in the fifth century, gathering attention from the public and the court alike.  What does Gibbon make of him? I find out in a reading from the book.

Simeon Styllites was a major celebrity in the fifth century, gathering attention from the public and the court alike. What does Gibbon make of him? I find out in a reading from the book.

Simeon Styllites was a major celebrity in the fifth century, gathering attention from the public and the court alike. &nbsp;What does Gibbon make of him? I find out in a reading from the book.

Simeon Styllites - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 2

I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them.  I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time.  I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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I am a professional scientist, but in my spare time I read history books and I review them. I am mainly working through Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire at the moment, but will slip in a few other titbits from time to time. I normally get a show out every Thursday.

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Simeon Styllites - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 2

Simeon Styllites - Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Chapter 37 Part 2