Gibbon, Edward
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Penguin Classics) [Abridged]
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780140437645
- author:
- Gibbon, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 848
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 3.8 x 19.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- European history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
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Description
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon This six-volume work is a monumental narrative of the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirteen centuries. Gibbon's vivid account spans the waves of barbarian invaders, the events that led to the empire's collapse, and the achievements of its rulers and military leaders. The story is told in volumes three and four, where Gibbon recounts the devastating impact of Alaric and Attila's campaigns on the West, and the struggles of the Byzantine emperor Justinian and the brilliant military leader Belisarius in the East. Penguin Classics has published Gibbon's work for over seventy years, providing authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors. This edition is an abridged version of the original six-volume work, offering a condensed yet comprehensive account of the Roman Empire's rise and fall.
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