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 detailed chronicle of the Roman Empire's gradual deterioration over centuries. The book explores various political, economic, and military challenges, alongside the cultural and religious shifts that contributed to its eventual fall. Gibbon's work is renowned for its analytical approach, historical depth, and literary style.
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You might enjoy this captivating chronicle if you have a keen interest in exploring the complexities of Roman history and the factors that led to the collapse of one of the world’s greatest empires. With meticulous research and eloquent prose, the author offers an insightful analysis, weaving together political, cultural, and military perspectives.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Decline and Fall spans thirteen centuries from the age of Trajan to the taking of Constantinople by the Turks. David Womersley's selection and commentary enables the reader to acquire a general sense of the progress and argument of the whole work and displays the variety of Gibbon's achievement.

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The most celebrated historical work in the English language

Spanning thirteen centuries from the age of Trajan to the taking of Constantinople by the Turks, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the greatest narratives in European Literature. David Womersley's masterly selection and bridging commentary enables the reader to acquire a general sense of the progress and argument of the whole work and displays the full variety of Gibbon's achievement.

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and scholarly analyses of the collapse of an empire. The book is praised for its meticulous research, eloquent prose, and the author's attempt to balance historical detail with insightful interpretations. Despite some criticisms regarding Gibbon's perceived bias and omissions, it remains a cornerstone in historical literature, appreciated for its depth and narrative skill.

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ISBN: 9780140437645

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 573g

Pages: 848

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Ancient & Classical History Edward Gibbon European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Edward Gibbon (1737-94) studied briefly at Magdalen College, Oxford and at Lausanne, Switzerland before being elected to Parliament in 1774. DECLINE & FALL was written over 12 years and established his reputation as a pre-eminent Classical historian. David Womersley, Official Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Jesus College Oxford, is the author of The Transformation of the Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire (CUP) and edited the 3-volume edition of DECLINE & FALL for Penguin Classics.

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