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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Volume 1 Paperback - 1996
by Edward Gibbon; Introduction by David Womersley
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Gibbon's masterpiece, which narrates the history of the Roman Empire from the second century a.d. to its collapse in the west in the fifth century and in the east in the fifteenth century, is widely considered the greatest work of history ever written. This abridgment retains the full scope of the original, but in a compass equivalent to a long novel. Casual readers now have access to the full sweep of Gibbon's narrative, while instructors and students have a volume that can be read in a single term. This unique edition emphasizes elements ignored in all other abridgments--in particular the role of religion in the empire and the rise of Islam.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Diligence and accuracy are the only merits which an historical writer may ascribe to himself; if any merit indeed can be assumed from the performance of an indispensable duty.
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- Title The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Volume 1
- Author Edward Gibbon; Introduction by David Womersley
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 1232
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, London, UK
- Date August 1, 1996
- ISBN 9780140433937 / 0140433937
- Weight 1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)
- Dimensions 7.8 x 5.05 x 2.03 in (19.81 x 12.83 x 5.16 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Reading level 1230
- Library of Congress subjects Rome - History - Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D, Byzantine Empire - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 96165535
- Dewey Decimal Code 937.06
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