Contrary to the Pirenne thesis, which blames Arabs for the title event, this work indicts Christianity's effect on moral values.
In Chapter VI of this work, the author comments on the differing ways in which nations practice Christianity, contrasting the laziness of Syria and Egypt with the loquaciousness of the Greeks. Criticism of such cavalier religious musings forced that author to complete the final volumes in Lausanne. Contrary to the Pirenne thesis, which blames Arabs for the title event, this work indicts Christianity's effect on moral values. For 10 points, name this historical work written entirely in a standing position by Edward Gibbon.
In Chapter VI of this work, the author comments on the differing ways in which nations practice Christianity, contrasting the laziness of Syria and Egypt with the loquaciousness of the Greeks.
The History of the {Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire}