The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volume 3

Edward Gibbon, David Womersley

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Penguin Classics
30 June 2005

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Series: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, irony and incisive character analysis. Sceptical about Christianity, 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 significant revealing details.

By: Edward Gibbon
Edited by: David Womersley
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 56mm
Weight: 904g
ISBN: 9780140433951
ISBN 10: 0140433953
Series: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Pages: 1360
Publication Date: 30 June 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), English historian. It was on a visit to Rome that he conceived the idea of his magnificent and panoramic history The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vol., 1776-88) which won immediate acclaim, despite some harsh criticism. Gibbon himself was assured of the greatness of his work, which is, indeed, one of the most-read historical works of modern times.