Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: A One-Volume Abridgement
Language: English
Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hidden History of Books, Longs, SC, U.S.A.Hidden History of Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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This is the esteemed one-volume abridged edition of Edward Gibbon’s monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, carefully edited by the eminent historian D. M. Low. First issued by Harcourt, Brace and Company in the mid-20th century, this volume offers a masterfully condensed presentation of Gibbon’s narrative, maintaining the essential political, cultural, and philosophical insights that made the original a cornerstone of Enlightenment historiography. Features include decorative map endpapers titled The Roman Empire in the Time of the Antonines, scholarly commentary by Low, and double-column formatting for accessibility. The original dust jacket is present, though chipped and torn at edges; the red cloth binding with gilt spine lettering remains sturdy. A compelling addition to any classical studies, world history, or Enlightenment philosophy collection.
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- Title
- Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: A One-Volume Abridgement
- Author
- Editor: D. M. Low
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and Company
- Publication year
- 1946
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Fair
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 2.85 pounds
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