Edward GibbonBiblio.com
Edward GibbonBiblio.com
The History of The Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire. In Twelve Volumes. Vols. VIXXI.
1807réf. mon0001592435Cadell and Davies et al. 1807. Leather. Acceptable. . The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is one of the great works of European historical writing tracing the transformation and eventual decline of the Roman Empire from antiquity into the medieval world. These three leatherbound volumes contain Volumes VI X and XI of the twelve-volume set covering later Roman and Byzantine history the development of Christianity and the political and cultural changes that reshaped the Mediterranean world. Gibbon combines extensive historical research with a distinctive literary style examining emperors wars religion politics and society in remarkable detail. An attractive early nineteenth-century set of three volumes particularly appealing to collectors of antiquarian history and fine leather bindings. All showing some wear and tear. Rear board of Vol.X detached. All have firm binding and no loose pages. Text clear and easy to read with some tanning. Cadell and Davies et al. hardcover
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