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THE BEAUTIES OF GIBBON, CONSISTING OF SELECTIONS FROM HIS WO IBD

ALFRED HOWARD / EDWARD GIBBON
NABU PRESS
07 / 2010
9781176215160
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Sinopsis

The Beauties of Gibbon is a curated collection of excerpts from the works of Edward Gibbon, the eminent 18th-century historian best known for his monumental six-volume work, 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.' This volume, compiled by Alfred Howard, presents the most striking and insightful passages from Gibbon?s writings, offering readers a concise and accessible entry point to his grand historical narrative.Focusing on the key events, characters, and themes of the Roman Empire, the selections showcase Gibbon?s elegant prose, sharp wit, and profound understanding of history. From vivid descriptions of imperial life to incisive analyses of political intrigue and religious conflict, The Beauties of Gibbon captures the essence of his historical vision. This collection serves as both an introduction to Gibbon?s masterpiece and a testament to the enduring power of his historical insights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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