![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A landmark in its time for classical and historiographical scholarship, its fame today, however, rests more on the scope and force of Gibbons argument and the brilliance of his style, which is still an utter delight to read. Easily the most famous historical chronicle in English, Gibbons account of Roman decline remains a remarkably fresh and vital contribution to the subject more than two centuries after its first publication. Book Synopsis Edward Gibbons classic timeless work of ancient Roman history in 6 volumes collected into 2 box sets, in beautiful, enduring hardcover editions with elegant cloth sewn bindings, gold stamped covers, and silk ribbon markers. About the Book For the first time, all of Didions nonfiction writing on place, politics, lifestyle, and cultural figures from the 1960s to 2003 have been gathered together in one volume. ![]()
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