Memoirs Of Edward Gibbon (1891) - Gibbon, Edward; Sheffield, John
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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a book written by Edward Gibbon himself, published in 1891. It is an autobiographical account of the life of one of the most celebrated historians of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with Gibbon's early life, his education, his travels, and his early literary works. The second part of the book focuses on his most famous work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon's Memoirs offer a unique insight into the life and times of a man who was not only a great historian but also a prominent figure in the…mehr

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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a book written by Edward Gibbon himself, published in 1891. It is an autobiographical account of the life of one of the most celebrated historians of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with Gibbon's early life, his education, his travels, and his early literary works. The second part of the book focuses on his most famous work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon's Memoirs offer a unique insight into the life and times of a man who was not only a great historian but also a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his day. It provides a glimpse into the world of 18th-century Britain, its politics, culture, and society. Gibbon's writing is vivid and engaging, and his memoirs are a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of this great historian.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.
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Edward Gibbon, born on May 8, 1737, in Putney, Surrey, England, was a renowned historian and scholar. Despite a frail childhood marked by frequent illnesses, he developed a voracious appetite for reading, which laid the foundation for his future intellectual pursuits. ¿In 1752, Gibbon enrolled at Magdalen College, Oxford, but found the academic environment uninspiring, leading to his temporary conversion to Roman Catholicism. His father subsequently sent him to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he reconverted to Protestantism and immersed himself in rigorous studies under the guidance of a Calvinist pastor. ¿Gibbon's magnum opus, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, was published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. This monumental work is celebrated for its critical use of primary sources and its eloquent prose, offering a comprehensive analysis of the factors leading to the fall of the Roman Empire.