The History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
by GIBBON, Edward
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1880 FAMED Edward Gibbon Roman Empire Decline & Fall of Caesar ROME Illustrated
"Lo, there appeared a truly classic work: a history not majestic like Livy, nor compressed like Tacitus; not stamped with character like Clarendon; perhaps not so deep as Robertson's 'Scotland,' but a thousand degrees above his 'Charles'."
– Allibone, on Gibbon's 'History'
Originally printed in 1776, "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" was written in six volumes by Edward Gibbon. It has maintained its status as one of the most important literary achievements of the 18th-century and saw numerous editions. This book's popularity was partly due to it becoming the model used by modern historians and historical authors. This led to Gibbon being considered the first modern historian on the Roman Empire.
Important contents include:
· Gibbon's religious, or secular, views on the Quran and Mohammed
· The advancement of Christianity leading to the demise of Rome
· Christian martyrdom and rise of paganism
Item number: #30497
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GIBBON, Edward
The History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
London: Virtue, [1880].
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. I – xvi, xi, [1], 643, [1]
o Vol. II – [2], xi, [1], 666
o 57 engravings
· References: Allibone, Critical Dictionary, v. II, p. 1827
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~10in X 7in (25cm x 18cm)
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and published in six volumes. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the time.
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- 30497
- Title
- The History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
- Author
- GIBBON, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Virtue
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1880
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1880 FAMED Edward Gibbon Roman Empire Decline & Fall of Caesar ROME Illustrated, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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