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.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.
#301921 in Books Palgrave Macmillan 2007-05-03 2007-03-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .74 x 6.14l; 1.13 #File Name: 140398008X330 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I want to go back to Rome and visit every village that was involvedBy minniehahaI read an article in the Boston Globe re: Pope FRANCIS would not allow ex-Nazi to be buried in a Catholic service. I found the book with . Wonderful book; horrifying once again how the Germans did what they did.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing read!By AddictGreat historical read that provided information and historical reference for a recent trip to Italy!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Deeply MovingBy August ReaderIt is horrifying to hear this story as told by those who lived its pain. As I say this; I think "please read it" so we don't let it happen again. I was moved to tears by some of the first hand accounts of the massacre. It is a stellar academic work. The only reason I gave it four stars was this...it reads slowly and slightly repetitively. I read more fiction (historical fiction is the best); so I am used to a faster pace.
