The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Printed from the edition in twelve volumes. With introductory memoir of the author by William Youngman.
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edward Gibbon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ball, Arnold, and Co., 1840
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards detached. Faded and frayed boards with missing pieces. Ink stain on book block. Cracked hinges with net showing. No loose pages.
Gibbon's monumental work, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, chronicles the vast sweep of Roman history from its zenith to its eventual collapse. This seminal historical account presents a meticulous examination of the political, social, and military factors that contributed to the empire's transformation over more than a millennium. The author's erudite prose and incisive analysis illustrate the complex interplay of forces that shaped one of the world's most enduring civilizations. It argues for a nuanced understanding of historical causality, offering profound insights into the nature of power, governance, and societal change. This enduring classic remains an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of ancient history, providing a comprehensive narrative that continues to inform contemporary scholarship.
Author: Edward Gibbon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ball, Arnold, and Co., 1840
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards detached. Faded and frayed boards with missing pieces. Ink stain on book block. Cracked hinges with net showing. No loose pages.
Gibbon's monumental work, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, chronicles the vast sweep of Roman history from its zenith to its eventual collapse. This seminal historical account presents a meticulous examination of the political, social, and military factors that contributed to the empire's transformation over more than a millennium. The author's erudite prose and incisive analysis illustrate the complex interplay of forces that shaped one of the world's most enduring civilizations. It argues for a nuanced understanding of historical causality, offering profound insights into the nature of power, governance, and societal change. This enduring classic remains an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of ancient history, providing a comprehensive narrative that continues to inform contemporary scholarship.