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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire – Volume IV – Edward Gibbon par Edward Gibbon
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire – Volume IV – Edward Gibbon
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Edward Gibbon's monumental six-volume work traces the trajectory of Western civilization from the height of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. He analyzes the political, social, and religious forces—including the rise of Christianity—that led to the gradual disintegration of the greatest power the world had ever known.
Published in the late 18th century, this work is a landmark of Enlightenment historiography and English literature. Gibbon's ironic wit, sweeping narrative, and rigorous reliance on primary sources set a new standard for historical writing. It remains the definitive starting point for understanding the transition from Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
Volume IV of 6 — Chapters 39–47: Theodoric, Justinian, Belisarius and the theological quarrels of the East.
Fiche Technique
- Titre The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire – Volume IV – Edward Gibbon
- Auteur Edward Gibbon
- Format A5 (148 x 210 mm)
- Papier Noir & Blanc, Crème 90g
- Reliure Dos carré collé
- Couverture Souple, finition mate
- Époque 19th Century
- Langue Anglais
- ISBN 979-10-453-1114-5
- EAN 9791045311145
