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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol 5 & 6 (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol 5 & 6 (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

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Beschreibung

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a six-volume work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. In the third and fourth volumes, Gibbon delves into significant events including the fluctuating fortunes of Constantinople.
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ISBN/EAN/Artikel978-1-77476-987-4
ProduktartHardcover
EinbandGebunden
FormatGenäht
Erschienen am02.04.2024
Seiten812 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Artikel-Nr.45697392
KatalogLibri
Datenquelle-Nr.A48710085
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Edward Gibbon, born on May 8, 1737. He was an English essayist, historian, and politician, is celebrated for his work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which critiques organized religion with irony and detailed use of sources. Born into a wealthy family affected by the South Sea bubble's collapse, Gibbon's early education was marked by a brief and controversial conversion to Roman Catholicism at Oxford, leading to his re-education in Lausanne, Switzerland. His career was distinguished by a pivotal journey to Rome, inspiring his magnum opus, and his significant contributions to literature and historiography earned him widespread acclaim and a place in the Royal Society.Gibbon's Decline and Fall was revolutionary, combining thorough scholarship with a narrative style that brought history to a wider audience. His meticulous research and engaging prose set a new standard in historical writing, influencing generations of historians and writers.

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