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Memoirs Of Edward Gibbon (1891)

AUTHOR Gibbon, Edward; Sheffield, John; Morley, Henry
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (10/27/2008)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is an autobiographical work by the renowned English historian, Edward Gibbon. Originally published in 1796, this book was republished in 1891 with additional notes and a preface by the editor, John Murray. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Gibbon's childhood and education, his travels across Europe, and his early literary pursuits. The second part deals with his life as a historian, including the composition of his magnum opus, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Throughout the book, Gibbon provides a vivid account of his life, his experiences, and his intellectual development. He also offers insights into the political and cultural milieu of his time, including his interactions with prominent figures such as David Hume and Adam Smith. Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest historians of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781437269833
ISBN-10: 1437269834
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 444
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 1.13 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.80 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Collections | Diaries & Journals
Literary Collections | Personal Memoirs
Literary Collections | General
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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is an autobiographical work by the renowned English historian, Edward Gibbon. Originally published in 1796, this book was republished in 1891 with additional notes and a preface by the editor, John Murray. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Gibbon's childhood and education, his travels across Europe, and his early literary pursuits. The second part deals with his life as a historian, including the composition of his magnum opus, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Throughout the book, Gibbon provides a vivid account of his life, his experiences, and his intellectual development. He also offers insights into the political and cultural milieu of his time, including his interactions with prominent figures such as David Hume and Adam Smith. Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest historians of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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