Gibbon, Edward
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853264993
- author:
- Gibbon, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 1088
- Genre:
- European history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Edward Gibbon's monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, is a masterpiece of English historical writing that has stood the test of time. Spanning seventy-one chapters, this edition includes twenty-eight of the most significant chapters, offering a comprehensive account of European history from the second century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
With its unique blend of style, learning, and wit, Gibbon's narrative takes the reader on a journey through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. This revised edition features Gibbon's original footnotes and quotations, translated for the first time, as well as brief explanatory comments, a precis of the omitted chapters, sixteen maps, a glossary, and a list of emperors.
For readers interested in the history of Europe and the Roman Empire, this edition provides a wealth of information and insights, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this pivotal period in history.
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