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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Volume 3

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By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley
Abridged by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley
Abridged by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

By Edward Gibbon
Introduction by David P. Womersley

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    About The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

    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 thirteen centuries – its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders such as Alaric and Attila, who overran and eventually destroyed the West. He then turns his gaze to events in the East, where even the achievements of the Byzantine emperor Justinian and the campaigns of the brilliant military leader Belisarius could not conceal the fundamental weaknesses of their empire.

    For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

    About The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

    Edward Gibbon’s Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, irony and incisive character analysis. Sceptical about Christianity, sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political leaders often achieve the exact opposite of what they intend, Gibbon was both alert to the broad pattern of events and significant revealing details.

    For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

    About The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

    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 thirteen centuries – its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes one and two, Gibbon charts the vast extent and constitution of the Empire from the reign of Augustus to 395 ad. And in a controversial critique, he examines the early Church, with fascinating accounts of the first Christian and last pagan emperors, Constantine and Julian.

    For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

    About The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

    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 thirteen centuries – its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Here, in volumes three and four, Gibbon vividly recounts the waves of barbarian invaders under commanders such as Alaric and Attila, who overran and eventually destroyed the West. He then turns his gaze to events in the East, where even the achievements of the Byzantine emperor Justinian and the campaigns of the brilliant military leader Belisarius could not conceal the fundamental weaknesses of their empire.

    For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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    About Edward Gibbon

    Edward Gibbon (1737–1794), born into a prosperous family, was by turns historian, member of the House of Commons, and member of Dr. Johnson’s Club. He is considered the greatest English Enlightenment historian on the basis of his masterpiece, The Decline and… More about Edward Gibbon

    About Edward Gibbon

    Edward Gibbon (1737–1794), born into a prosperous family, was by turns historian, member of the House of Commons, and member of Dr. Johnson’s Club. He is considered the greatest English Enlightenment historian on the basis of his masterpiece, The Decline and… More about Edward Gibbon

    About Edward Gibbon

    Edward Gibbon (1737–1794), born into a prosperous family, was by turns historian, member of the House of Commons, and member of Dr. Johnson’s Club. He is considered the greatest English Enlightenment historian on the basis of his masterpiece, The Decline and… More about Edward Gibbon

    About Edward Gibbon

    Edward Gibbon (1737–1794), born into a prosperous family, was by turns historian, member of the House of Commons, and member of Dr. Johnson’s Club. He is considered the greatest English Enlightenment historian on the basis of his masterpiece, The Decline and… More about Edward Gibbon

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    Category: Ancient World History | Nonfiction Classics

    Paperback | $19.00
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    Jan 01, 2001 | 848 Pages | ISBN 9780140437645

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    Aug 01, 1996 | 1232 Pages | ISBN 9780140433937

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    Table Of Contents

    Abridged with a New Introduction and Notes by David Womersley

    Abbreviations
    Introduction
    Selected Further Reading
    A Note on the Text
    Chronology

    Gibbon’s Prefaces
    Chapter I
    Chapter II
    Chapter III
    [Chapters IV-VI]
    Chapter VII
    [Chapters VIII-XIV]
    Chapter XV
    [Chapters XVI-XXI]
    Chapter XXII
    Chapter XXIII
    Chapter XXIV
    [Chapters XXV-XXVII]
    Chapter XXVIII
    [Chapters XXIX-XXXIII]
    Chapter XXXIV
    Chapter XXXV
    [Chapters XXXVI-XXXVIII]
    General Observations on the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West
    [Chapter XXXIX]
    Chapter XL
    Chapter XLI
    [Chapters XLII-XLIX]
    Chapter L
    [Chapters LI-LIII]
    Chapter LIV
    [Chapters LV-LXVII]
    Chapter LXVIII
    [Chapters LXIX-LXX]
    Chapter LXXI

    Biographica

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