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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Edward Gibbon
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Edited by David Womersley
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Series | The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:1360 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780140433951
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Classifications | Dewey:937.06 |
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Edition |
3rd edition
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin Classics
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Publication Date |
7 March 1996 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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