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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
SeriesThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:1360
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780140433951
ClassificationsDewey:937.06
Audience
General
Edition 3rd edition

Publishing Details

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

Description

Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, irony and incisive character analysis. Sceptical about Christianity, 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 details.

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.