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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I by Edward Gibbon, David Womersley

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I

Edward Gibbon, David Womersley

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For the reader who is fascinated by the grandeur and complexity of ancient civilizations, and is eager to probe the intricacies of European history, Christianity, and the rise and fall of empires, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I by Edward Gibbon, David Womersley is a treasure trove of knowledge and insight, offering a sweeping narrative that will transport them to a bygone era of triumph and tragedy.

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Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilizations over thirt...

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