THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

By EDWARD GIBBON

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An abridged edition of Edward Gibbon's THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, which compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into a single epic narrative. Famously sceptical about Christianity, unexpectedly 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 the significant revealing detail. Attacked for its enlightened views on politics, sexuality and religion, the first volume was none the less soon to be found 'on every table' and was widely acclaimed for the elegance of its prose. Gripping, powerfully intelligent and wonderfully entertaining, THE HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE ranks as one of the literary masterpieces of its age.

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Book Details

ISBN: 9780753818817
Categories:
All Products, History, Non Fiction
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2005
Number of Pages: 379
Author:
EDWARD GIBBON
Publisher: PHOENIX
Language: English
Weight: 0.56 g

About the Author

Edward Gibbon was born into a successful family in the most successful country on Earth, England, in 1737. His grandfather was wealthy and his father did not have to work, being a member of Parliament instead. Yet his family did meet with tragedy, as he was the oldest of seven children, and the only one who lived past early childhood. As a child, Edward Gibbon had a rather cold mother, and was more or less raised by his aunt. He also struggled with recurrent illnesses, some of which brought him to death's door. Gibbon's mother died in 1747, and his aunt took full responsibility for rearing him from then on. The sickly young boy was a voracious reader, and benefited little from formal schooling and tutelage. Instead, he engaged in serious, self-directed study from an early age.

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