This seminal work of history by English scholar Edward Gibbon charts the social, political, and cultural history of Rome from its founding to its fall in the 5th century CE. Gibbon's analysis of the causes and consequences of Rome's decline, particularly in relation to the rise of Christianity, remains influential today. First published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788, this magisterial history has been praised for its erudition, scope, and...
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