"History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1" by Edward Gibbon is a sweeping historical narrative from the late 1700s that carefully investigates the crumbling of the Roman Empire, from its peak to its ultimate collapse, with special focus on the Antonine emperors. The initial part of the book lays out the groundwork and purpose of Gibbon's study as he intends to explore the three major eras of Roman history that paved the way for its degeneration. Gibbon starts by detailing the vastness and power of the Empire during the Antonine age, showcasing its impressive army and internal stability, and prepares the reader for the decline by contrasting the Empire’s early energy and organized rule with the trials it would later encounter. By thoroughly describing the complexities of imperial management and military tactics he guides readers towards a deeper insight of the events that triggered Rome's final ruin.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1
By Edward Gibbon
Witness the grandeur and might of an empire slowly erode as political and military forces conspire to bring about its dramatic downfall.
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About the AuthorEdward Gibbon was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1789, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organized religion.
Edward Gibbon was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1789, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organized religion.
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