The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition) (eBook)

From the Height of the Roman Empire to the Fall of Byzantium

Edward Gibbon (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
3720 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768943-0 (EAN)

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Edward Gibbon's monumental work, 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire', is a comprehensive six-volume narrative that chronicles the gradual disintegration of one of the greatest empires in history. Gibbon's literary style is marked by meticulous research, eloquent prose, and a critical analysis of historical events. The book provides a detailed account of political, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire, making it a cornerstone of historical literature. Gibbon's work is a prime example of Enlightenment historiography, emphasizing rationality and a focus on cause and effect relationships. By drawing parallels between ancient Rome and his contemporary society, Gibbon offers valuable insights into the cyclical nature of history and the consequences of imperial overreach. Edward Gibbon, a British historian and member of parliament, wrote 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' during the 18th century, a period of intellectual ferment and philosophical inquiry. His extensive travels and scholarship provided him with the necessary expertise to undertake such a monumental project. I highly recommend this seminal work to anyone interested in Roman history, Enlightenment philosophy, and the study of empire building and decline.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Altertum / Antike
• Schlagworte: Ancient Rome • Cesar • Classical literature • Colleen McCullough • Edmund Burke • Edward Gibbon • Historical Analysis • historical literature • historical narrative • Ken Follett • literary classic • livy • Machiavelli • mary beard • Outlander • Robert Graves • Roman Empire • Roman History • Steven Saylor • World History