RomefragmentThis article explores the relationship between Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) and his Autobiographies (1788-93). The author challenges the opinion that a secure histo
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Modern Library Collection (Complete and Unabridged) 6.0分 Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s magnum opus narrates the history of the Roman Empire from the second century A.D. to its collapse in the west in the fifth century and in the east in the ...
Among the partisans of Albinus who were put to death were many women of rank, multæ fœminæ illustres. Lamprid. in Sever.—M.] 572 (return) [ A new fragment of Dion describes the state of Rome during this contest. All pretended to be on the side of Severus; but their ...
RomefragmentThis article explores the relationship between Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) and his Autobiographies (1788-93). The author challenges the opinion that a secure historian-persona moves seamlessly between these works, controlling the vagaries of life and ...
Edward Gibbon on Rome, Europe, and the Evitability of DeclineLiebert, Hugh
RomefragmentThis article explores the relationship between Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) and his Autobiographies (1788-93). The author challenges the opinion that a secure historian-persona moves seamlessly between these works, controlling the vagaries of life and ...
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The strength of Aurelian had crushed on every side the enemies of Rome. After his death they seemed to revive with an increase of fury and of numbers. They were again vanquished by the active vigor of Probus, who, in a short reign of about six years, 29 equalled the fame of ancient...
Edward Gibbon, 18th-century English historian and scholar, known for his extensive publication on the Roman Empire.