Edward Gibbon
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.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2
Witness the dramatic shift from tolerance to terror as the Roman Empire grapples with a rising faith, revealing a story of societal upheaval and political intrigue.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6
Witness religious wars, political maneuvering, and the rise of empires as great leaders clash and cultures collide.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2
Explore the dangerous times of the Roman Empire as a growing religious group faces terrible persecution, shaping the destiny of an entire civilization.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1
Witness the epic unraveling of a mighty empire as it descends from glory into ruin, torn apart by internal strife and external pressures.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6
Witness the clash of empires and faiths as ambitious rulers scheme, armies march, and a world is forever changed by the Crusades.
By Edward Gibbon
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edward Gibbon
Explore the rise and fall of an empire through meticulously chronicled history, intimate reflections, and profound analysis of a world in transformation.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5
Witness the collision of church and state as empires clash and religious fervor ignites during a pivotal era of conquest and transformation.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4
Witness the rise of a king as he navigates the ruins of an empire, attempting to unite two worlds while facing simmering tensions that threaten to ignite.
By Edward Gibbon
Memoirs of My Life and Writings
** Discover the life story of a distinguished historian as he unravels his lineage, education, and the events that molded him into an influential thinker.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3
In a world of emperors and usurpers, a battle for the throne ignites a bloody conflict where power, religion, and betrayal determine the destiny of an empire.
By Edward Gibbon
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)
Discover the personal side of a great historian as he navigates politics, friendships, and health during a transformative era, revealed through his intimate letters.
By Edward Gibbon
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)
Follow a young man's journey across Europe as revealed through his personal letters, facing temptation and charting his course to becoming a celebrated historian during times of war and revolution.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3
Witness the collapse of an empire as power struggles and religious conflict reshape the destiny of Rome under a leader wrestling with faith and authority.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5
Witness the epic clash between faith and power as popes rise, empires crumble, and the Franks march towards Italy.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1
Witness the grandeur and might of an empire slowly erode as political and military forces conspire to bring about its dramatic downfall.
By Edward Gibbon
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Witness the epic unraveling of a mighty empire as political turmoil, social upheaval, and barbarian invasions conspire to bring it to its knees.
By Edward Gibbon
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4
Witness the improbable rise of a hostage turned king as he fights to create a new kingdom from the ruins of an empire.
By Edward Gibbon