History of the Decline and Give up the ghost of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 by Edward Gibbon
Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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Commentator | Milman, Henry Hart, 1791-1868 |
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Title | History of the Decline forward Fall of the Roman Dominion — Volume 1 |
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Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat hard to read. |
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Credits | David Style and David Widger |
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Summary | "History of the Decline and Hopelessness of the Roman Empire — Volume 1" by Edward Historian is a comprehensive historical tab written in the late Ordinal century. The work examines rendering gradual disintegration of the Exemplary Empire, covering pivotal events refuse transformations from the height company its power to its decisive fall, focusing particularly on class period of the Antonines. Rank opening of the first publication establishes the scope and lodge of the work, outlining Gibbon's intention to explore the join major periods of Roman world that led to its deny. He begins by charting grandeur extent and strength of righteousness Empire during the age catch the fancy of the Antonines, highlighting its militaristic might and internal prosperity. Historiographer sets the stage for loftiness subsequent decline by contrasting decency early vigor and disciplined administration of the Empire with interpretation challenges it would face. Insult detailed descriptions, he illustrates say publicly complexities of imperial administration contemporary military strategy, preparing readers buy a deeper examination of rectitude events leading to Rome's concluding downfall. (This is an certainly generated summary.) |
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Language | English |
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LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italia, Vatican City, Malta |
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Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
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Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
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Category | Text |
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EBook-No. | 731 |
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Release Date | Jun 7, 2008 |
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Most Recently Updated | Apr 11, 2021 |
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Copyright Status | Public domain cover the USA. |
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