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The Life Of Edward Gibbon: With Selections From His Cossespondence And Llustrations
Paperback
Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral European History
ISBN13: 9781178917697
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 30 2011
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the life and times of one of history's most influential historians in The Life Of Edward Gibbon, penned by Henry Hart Milman. This biography delves into the personal and intellectual journey of Edward Gibbon, the celebrated author of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Through selections from his correspondence and illuminating illustrations, readers gain intimate access to Gibbon's thoughts, relationships, and the historical context that shaped his monumental work.
Milman's biography provides a comprehensive portrait of Gibbon, shedding light on his formative years, his intellectual development, and the societal influences that informed his historical perspectives. This book offers not only a biographical account but also a window into the 18th-century world of letters and the life of a towering intellect.
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