The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Volume 2 (The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 2)

Gibbon, Edward

ISBN 10: 0140433945 / ISBN 13: 9780140433944

Published by Penguin Classics, 1996

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Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the second and third volumes were originally published in 1781), is one of the most famous texts in the English language. David Womersley's annotated edition returns to manuscript and original sources. Editor(s): Womersley, David. Num Pages: 1024 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 195 x 41. Weight in Grams: 646. . 1996. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Volume 2 (The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 2)
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140433945
• ISBN 13: 9780140433944
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirteen centuries - its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders such as Alaric and Attila, who overran and eventually destroyed the West. He then turns his gaze to events in the East, where even the achievements of the Byzantine emperor Justinian and the campaigns of the brilliant military leader Belisarius could not conceal the fundamental weaknesses of their empire.

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About the Author

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.