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Famously sceptical about Christianity, unexpectedly sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political ...Show synopsisFamously sceptical about Christianity, unexpectedly sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political leaders often achieve the exact opposite of what they intend, Gibbon was both alert to the broad pattern of events and significant revealing detail. Attacked for its enlightened views on politics, sexuality and religion, the first volume was nonetheless soon to be found 'on every table' and was widely acclaimed for the elegance of its prose. Gripping, powerfully intelligent and wonderfully entertaining, it is the greatest work of history in the English language, and ranks as one of the literary masterpieces of its age.Hide synopsis
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire – Trade paperback
(2003)
by Edward Gibbon, Hans-Friedrich Mueller (Foreword by), Daniel J Boorstin (Introduction by)
Modern Library
Abridged.
ISBN: 0375758119
ISBN-13: 9780375758119
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Collector's Library) – Hardcover (2009)
by
Edward Gibbon, Antony Lentin (Editor), Brian Norman (Editor)
Hardcover, Collector's Library 2009
760 pages
ISBN: 1905716583 ISBN-13: 9781905716586
"The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" is English historical writing at its best. First published in six quarto volumes between 1776 and 1788, it stands alone and unchallenged in its comprehensiveness, richness and depth. In its entirety, the text spans 71 chapters covering the history of Europe from the second century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This abridged edition feature 28 chapters in full, and it includes Gibbon's footnotes, here translated from Latin for the first time, together with brief ...Show more"The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" is English historical writing at its best. First published in six quarto volumes between 1776 and 1788, it stands alone and unchallenged in its comprehensiveness, richness and depth. In its entirety, the text spans 71 chapters covering the history of Europe from the second century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. This abridged edition feature 28 chapters in full, and it includes Gibbon's footnotes, here translated from Latin for the first time, together with brief explanatory comments, a precis or the omitted chapters and a wealth of evocative engravings of the Roman Empire's greatest monuments.Hide
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