The decline and fall of the Roman Empire
by Edward Gibbon
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Gibbon's masterpiece, which narrates the history of the Roman Empire from the second century a.d. to its collapse in the west in the fifth century and in the east in the fifteenth century, is widely considered the greatest work of history ever written. This abridgment retains the full scope of the original, but in a compass equivalent to a long novel. Casual readers now have access to the full sweep of Gibbon's narrative, while instructors and students have a volume that can be read in a single term. This unique edition emphasizes elements ignored in all other abridgments--in particular the role of religion in the empire and the rise of Islam.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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C., 20 av. J., Open Library Staff Picks, Histoire, Ancient History, Historia, Rome, Imperio Bizantino, open_syllabus_project, Byzantine Empire, Empire, 476 A.D., History, Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D., Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527., To 527, Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D., Rome, history, empire, 30 b.c.-476 a.d., Byzantine empire, history, Romeinse rijk, 15.52 Roman Empire, Historia Antiga, Historia Antiga - Roma (Sociedade), Historia Antiga - Roma (Politica), Roma (Sociedade), Roma (Politica), Money, Balance of payments, Império romano (história)People
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Rome, Byzantine Empire, Rome (Italy)Showing 10 featured editions. View all 222 editions?
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The decline and fall of the Roman empire
2003, Modern Library
in English
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The decline and fall of the Roman Empire
1955, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclop©Œdia Britannica
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
1854, Phillips, Sampson
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
1854, Phillips, Sampson
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The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
1777, Printed for W. Strahan, and T. Cadell, in the Strand
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Originally published under title: History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
Includes index.
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