The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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By Edward Gibbon

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is a comprehensive exploration of the Roman Empire from its pinnacle to its eventual downfall. The narrative examines the complex interplay of internal weaknesses, cultural shifts, and external pressures that led to the decline of Roman authority. Gibbon meticulously analyses historical events and figures, providing a detailed account of the factors contributing to the fall of one of history's most significant empires.
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You might enjoy this classic work if you're fascinated by the intricate details of Roman history and appreciate thorough analysis of its political, military, and social aspects. Its rich narrative and Gibbon's insightful commentary offer a deep dive into one of history's most influential empires, appealing to both history enthusiasts and scholars alike.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the first volume was originally published in 1776), is one of the most famous texts in the English language. David Womersley's annotated edition returns to manuscript and original sources.

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This definitive three-volume Penguin Classics edition provides a complete and unmodernised text, presenting the History as it appeared to its early readers.

Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilisations over thirteen centuries—its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse.

Here, in volumes one and two, Gibbon charts the vast extent and constitution of the Empire from the reign of Augustus to 395 AD. And in a controversial critique, he examines the early Church, with fascinating accounts of the first Christian and last pagan emperors, Constantine and Julian.

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is widely praised for its detailed and eloquent prose, offering an in-depth analysis of Roman history from the peak of the Roman Empire to its gradual decline. Many reviews commend Gibbon's comprehensive research and his insightful exploration of the socio-political factors contributing to the empire's fall. However, some reviewers note the dated perspectives, reflective of Gibbon's eighteenth-century context, yet overall, it is celebrated as a monumental work in historical literature.

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ISBN: 9780140433937

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

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Edited by David Womersley
Introduction by David Womersley
Edited by David Womersley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 53.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 832g

Pages: 1232

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About the Author

David Womersley (External Editor, Introducer) David Womersley is the Thomas Warton Professor of Literature at the University of Oxford. Among his interests are Jonathan Swift (he was the general editor of the CUP edition of Swift), Daniel Defoe and Edward Gibbon, whose Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire he edited for Penguin Classics.

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