Author: Edward Gibbon; F. A. Guizot
Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Description: London, Virtue and Co. c1880 . Cloth. A profusely illustrated edition of Edward Gibbon's influential work surrounding the Roman Empire, complete in two volumes. An illustrated edition of Edward Gibbon's historical work.Bound in the publisher's green cloth with gilt detailing. Complete in two volumes. With notes and a memoir by F. A. Guizot. Dated used Jisc from copies of the work held at the University of Oxford.Illustrated with twenty-eight plates and an engraved title page to Volume I and twenty-nine plate to Volume II. Collated, complete. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire traces the trajectory of Western civilisation from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium and therefore spans a nearly 1500 year period from 98 to 1590 of the Roman Empire. Therefore, Gibbon discusses the history of early Christianity, the Roman State Church as well as the history of Europe. Edward Gibbon wrote many historical works, but is best known for this title. This is due to its quality, the use of primary sources as well as the open criticism of organised religions. The work earned him a reputation as the first modern historian of Ancient Rome.With an ink inscription of Arch Bathgate. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth. Externally, generally smart, with some bumping to the extremities and spine. Rubbing to the joints causing one or two small tears to the cloth. The odd mark. Ink inscription to the front endpaper to volume II and a bookseller label to the front paste down to volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with light scattered spotting and the occasional handling mark or small tide mark, including to a couple of plates. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: Edward Gibbon F A Guizot roman empire history F A Guizot illustrated Not Stated
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Title: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Description: London, Virtue and Co. c1880 . Cloth. A profusely illustrated edition of Edward Gibbon's influential work surrounding the Roman Empire, complete in two volumes. An illustrated edition of Edward Gibbon's historical work.Bound in the publisher's green cloth with gilt detailing. Complete in two volumes. With notes and a memoir by F. A. Guizot. Dated used Jisc from copies of the work held at the University of Oxford.Illustrated with twenty-eight plates and an engraved title page to Volume I and twenty-nine plate to Volume II. Collated, complete. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire traces the trajectory of Western civilisation from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium and therefore spans a nearly 1500 year period from 98 to 1590 of the Roman Empire. Therefore, Gibbon discusses the history of early Christianity, the Roman State Church as well as the history of Europe. Edward Gibbon wrote many historical works, but is best known for this title. This is due to its quality, the use of primary sources as well as the open criticism of organised religions. The work earned him a reputation as the first modern historian of Ancient Rome.With an ink inscription of Arch Bathgate. Bound in the publisher's original green cloth. Externally, generally smart, with some bumping to the extremities and spine. Rubbing to the joints causing one or two small tears to the cloth. The odd mark. Ink inscription to the front endpaper to volume II and a bookseller label to the front paste down to volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with light scattered spotting and the occasional handling mark or small tide mark, including to a couple of plates. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: Edward Gibbon F A Guizot roman empire history F A Guizot illustrated Not Stated
Price: GBP 120.00 = appr. US$ 171.36 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 912Q4
- Book number: 912Q4
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