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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Gibbon
Edited by David Womersley
Introduction by David Womersley
SeriesThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:1232
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780140433937
ClassificationsDewey:937.06
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication Date 7 March 1996
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This definitive three-volume Penguin Classics edition provides a complete and unmodernized text, presenting the History as it appeared to its early readers 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 one and two, Gibbon charts the vast extent and constitution of the Empire from the reign of Augustus to 395 ad. And in a controversial critique, he examines the early Church, with fascinating accounts of the first Christian and last pagan emperors, Constantine and Julian.

Author Biography

Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), English historian. It was on a visit to Rome that he conceived the idea of his magnificent and panoramic history The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vol., 1776-88) which won immediate acclaim, despite some harsh criticism. Gibbon himself was assured of the greatness of his work, which is, indeed, one of the most-read historical works of modern times.