Edward Gibbon

Edward Gibbon (27 April 1737Â â€“ 16 January 1794) was an English historian and Member of Parliament. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. The Decline and Fall is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its open criticism of organised religion. Continue Reading »

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Works
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Memoirs of My Life

Lists Appeared In
The 100 Best History Books of All Time
The 100 Greatest Folio Society Books Ever Published
Rebels, Rulers, and Artists: 100 Captivating Lives

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