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The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire, Vol. 1
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It Was Rome, On The 15Th Of October 1764, As I Sat Musing Amid The Ruins Of The Capitol, While The Barefooted Friars Were Singing Vespers In The Temple Of Jupiter, That The Idea Of Writing The Decline And Fall Of The City First Started To My Mind, Recorded Edward Gibbon With Characteristic Exactitude. Over A Period Of Some Twenty Years, The Luminous Eighteenthcentury Historiana Precise, Dapper, Idiosyncratic Little Gentleman Famous For Rapping His Snuffboxdevoted His Considerable Genius To Writing An Epic Chronicle Of The Entire Roman Empire'S Decline. His Single Flash Of Inspiration Produced What Is Arguably The Greatest Historical Work In Any Languageand Surely The Most Magnificent Narrative History Ever Written In English. Gibbon Is One Of Those Few Who Hold As High A Place In The History Of Literature As In The Roll Of Great Historians, Noted Professor J.B. Bury, His Most Celebrated Editor.This Threevolume Modern Library Edition Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empirewith Gibbon'S Notesis Edited With A General Introduction And Index By Bury, Along With An Introduction By Pulitzer Prizewinning Historian Daniel J. Boorstin. The Volumes Are Illustrated With Reproductions Of Etchings By Gian Battista Piranesi.The First Volume Contains Chapters One Through Twentysix Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 1'? A: The book chronicles the history of the Roman Empire's decline, focusing on various political, social, and military factors that contributed to its fall.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edward Gibbon, an 18th-century historian known for his precise and detailed writing style.
- Q: What is the page count of this volume? A: This volume contains a total of 928 pages.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 1' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: What features does this book include? A: The book includes Gibbon's notes, a general introduction, an index by Professor J.B. Bury, and illustrations of etchings by Gian Battista Piranesi.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: Yes, the volume contains reproductions of etchings by Gian Battista Piranesi.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the political corruption, military failures, and economic issues that led to the decline of the Roman Empire.
- Q: Is there an introduction by any notable historian? A: Yes, the book features an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel J. Boorstin.