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 one and two; Gibbon charts the vast extent and constitution of the Empire from the reign of Augustus to 395 ad. And in a controversial critique; he examines the early Church; with fascinating accounts of the first Christian and last pagan emperors; Constantine and Julian.For more than seventy years; Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1;700 titles; Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors; as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
#805390 in Books Palgrave Macmillan 2006-04-20 2006-02-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .90 x 5.50l; .92 #File Name: 140397201X312 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It's excellent. I've looked up many of the sources cited ...By NJ residentIf you're interested in how Nazi Germany came to embrace natural selection; this is the book. It's excellent. I've looked up many of the sources cited since reading it. It's a great reference.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. B+By EmilyVery useful for college essay I had to write. Very difficult to find in physical bookstores. Only Barnes and Noble could order it and it was much more pricey because they only had hard cover.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Gabriel DiazExcellent book!
