About this title: Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirteen centuries - its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders such as Alaric and Attila, who overran and eventually destroyed the West. He then turns his gaze to events in the East, where even the achievements ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Folio Society Limited, London
Date Published: 1984
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 73/4"-93/4" tall. Embossed on title page, crisp, unmarked pages. Very Good Slipcase, light edgewear mostly to spine head/heel and corners. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1996-08-01
ISBN-13:9780140433944ISBN:0140433945
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780140433944. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780140433944ISBN:0140433945
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co, Boston
Date Published: 1860
Description: BOOK GOOD. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. In need of rebinding as the front cover is almost detached. The interior is in very good-condition. It is very clean and is still holding together. Previous owner's bookplate on the front free pasted own. 593 pages. Annotated. Volume 2 of 6 volumes. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780140433944ISBN:0140433945
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780140433944ISBN:0140433945
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. New book with edgewear. Volume I also available. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 1024 p. Penguin Classics. Audience: General/trade. read more
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