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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Edited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Edited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Gibbon
Edited by J. B. Bury
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Classics
Series part Volume No. Volume 1
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:538
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9781108050715
ClassificationsDewey:936.03
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 1 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 14 February 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The pre-eminent historian of his day, Edward Gibbon (1737-94) produced his magnum opus in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. Reissued here is the authoritative seven-volume edition prepared by J. B. Bury (1861-1927) between 1896 and 1900. Immediately and widely acclaimed, Gibbon's work remains justly famous for its magisterial account of Roman imperialism and Christianity from the first century CE through to the fall of Constantinople and beyond. Innovative in its use of primary sources and notable for its tone of religious scepticism, this epic narrative stands as a masterpiece of English literature and historical scholarship. Volume 1 commences with the early emperors and a survey of the empire's extent and expansion. Examining Roman culture, law, government, slavery and agriculture, Gibbon guides the reader through three centuries to Constantine's emergence as sole emperor in 324.