The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Description

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.

First Sentence

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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Other Editions

• The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Volume 1 (Penguin Classics)Penguin Classics1996-08-01
• The history of the decline and fall of the Roman EmpireStrahan and Cadell1790-01-01
• History of the decline and fall of the Roman EmpireHardcoverBenedict Gotthilf Teubner1821-01-01
• The history of the decline and fall of the Roman empireJohn Murray1838-01-01
• The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire1888-01-01
• Decline and fall of the Roman EmpireMethuen1897-01-01