The Life Of Edward Gibbon: With Selections From His Correspondence

By Edward Gibbon and Henry Hart Milman

Book Overview

The Life of Edward Gibbon: With Selections from His Correspondence is a biographical work written by Henry Hart Milman. The book is a detailed account of the life of Edward Gibbon, one of the most prominent historians of the 18th century. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Gibbon's life, from his childhood to his rise as a celebrated historian.Milman's work is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Gibbon's life. The author discusses Gibbon's family background, his education, his travels, and his literary pursuits. Milman also explores Gibbon's personal relationships, including his friendship with the French philosopher Voltaire and his romantic entanglements.The book is not only a biography but also includes selections from Gibbon's correspondence. Milman includes letters written by Gibbon to his friends and family, providing readers with a glimpse into the historian's personal life. These letters shed light on Gibbon's thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a range of topics, from politics to literature.Overall, The Life of Edward Gibbon: With Selections from His Correspondence is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential historians of the 18th century.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: 1432527940
• ISBN13: 9781432527945
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"