{"product_id":"2026770000241-secondhand-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire","title":"The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA towering achievement of historical literature, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire chronicles the trajectory of one of history's greatest civilizations from the height of its power in the second century AD through the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Edward Gibbon presents a sweeping, meticulously researched narrative that examines the political corruption, military overextension, economic decay, and the transformative rise of Christianity that collectively unraveled Rome's imperial dominion. Written with elegant, measured prose and sharp analytical wit, the work argues that internal moral and institutional decay proved as destructive as any external barbarian force. Gibbon illustrates his thesis through vivid portraits of emperors, generals, and religious figures, weaving biography and political analysis into a seamless and authoritative account. Universally regarded as a cornerstone of Western historiography, this monumental work remains as intellectually compelling today as when it was first published between 1776 and 1789.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839392002267,"sku":"2026770000241-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/55e5f236-26c2-4f13-ae59-2ee71ff45258.png?v=1780561492","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000241-secondhand-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}