Edward Gibbon

Broschiertes Buch

Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Edward Gibbon (1898)

Beschreibung

Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Edward Gibbon is a biographical work written by the famous historian, Edward Gibbon himself. The book was first published in 1898 and provides an insightful account of Gibbon's life and his literary works. The memoirs cover Gibbon's childhood, his education, his travels, and his literary career. Gibbon's most famous work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, is also discussed in detail. The book provides a unique perspective on Gibbon's life, as it is written by the man himself. The memoirs are a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works 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.

Autor

Edward Gibbon, born on May 8, 1737, in Putney, Surrey, England, was a renowned historian and scholar. Despite a frail childhood marked by frequent illnesses, he developed a voracious appetite for reading, which laid the foundation for his future intellectual pursuits. ¿In 1752, Gibbon enrolled at Magdalen College, Oxford, but found the academic environment uninspiring, leading to his temporary conversion to Roman Catholicism. His father subsequently sent him to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he reconverted to Protestantism and immersed himself in rigorous studies under the guidance of a Calvinist pastor. ¿Gibbon's magnum opus, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. This monumental work is celebrated for its critical use of primary sources and its eloquent prose, offering a comprehensive analysis of the factors leading to the fall of the Roman Empire.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9781437127171
• ISBN-10: 1437127177
• Artikelnr.: 25511440