Edward Gibbon 1737-1794

By D.M. Low

Book Overview

""Edward Gibbon 1737-1794"" by D.M. Low is a comprehensive biography of the famous historian and author of ""The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire."" The book delves into Gibbon's life, from his childhood in England to his travels throughout Europe and his literary career. Low explores Gibbon's intellectual development, his relationships with family and friends, and his political and religious beliefs. The book also examines the historical context of Gibbon's work, including the Enlightenment and the political upheavals of 18th-century Europe. Low draws on a wide range of sources, including Gibbon's own writings, letters, and journals, as well as contemporary accounts and secondary sources. The result is a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important figures in the history of historiography.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143256157X
• ISBN13: 9781432561574
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"