Books with author Edward Gibbs

This massive volume about the history of the Roman Empire is the first out of the six volumes that make up Gibbon's masterpiece. The six-volume work is an extraordinary, detailed and ground-breaking account of the final period before the inevitable disintegration of the Empire, from the peak of the Roman rule in around 98 B.C. to the complete falling-apart of Byzantium in the 16th century.The book is by no means easy to read. Being an extensively researched scholarly work, it should be read at a slow pace, taking in only small portions at a time. The educational value of the book lies not only in the information and in the accounts of events and relationships presented - you will actually learn vocabulary, too, Gibbon being well-known for his rich and beautiful style of writing as well. In terms of the information offered by Gibbon, many advise readers who are not familiar with the chronology of the period or with the names of political figures of the era to use a more simple history of the period as help to be able to concentrate on the complexities presented by Gibbon. One of the features that make Gibbon's work stand out is the use of primary sources and the inclusion of a detailed and accurate index section - a method that has been used a research model for historians even today.The first volume of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was first published in 1776, but the author continued to make changes to the original material of all the six volumes for a long time after they came out, therefore the volumes are available in several different versions, depending on the year of publication. Some of the more recent complete editions include Gibbon's own response to the criticism aimed against his work because of the negative depictions of early Christianity, and you can also find abridged versions of the huge work that condense Gibbon's more extensive versions into one or three volumes.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

[This is Part 2 of a 2 part audiobook CD library bound edition of Volume 3.] Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its grand scope and considerable accuracy. It is a remarkable survey of what the author calls ''the greatest and, perhaps, most awful scene in the history of mankind.'' This THIRD VOLUME of Gibbon's masterpiece covers the years A.D. 1185 to A.D. 1453 and explores the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the invention of gunpowder, Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions, the Turkish conquests, and the beginning of the Renaissance. The publication of this work in 1788 ended twenty years of Gibbon's contemplation and vast research on his subject and made this virtually self-educated man the most famous historian of his time.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. 2, written by legendary author Edward Gibbon is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 2 is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edward Gibbon is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 2 would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

[This is Part 1 of a 2 part audiobook CD library bound edition of Volume 3.] Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its grand scope and considerable accuracy. It is a remarkable survey of what the author calls ''the greatest and, perhaps, most awful scene in the history of mankind.'' This THIRD VOLUME of Gibbon's masterpiece covers the years A.D. 1185 to A.D. 1453 and explores the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the invention of gunpowder, Genghis Khan and the Mongol invasions, the Turkish conquests, and the beginning of the Renaissance. The publication of this work in 1788 ended twenty years of Gibbon's contemplation and vast research on his subject and made this virtually self-educated man the most famous historian of his time.