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Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Edward Gibbon V2 (1827)

Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Edward Gibbon V2 (1827)

Gibbon, Edward
Sheffield, John Holroyd

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralGeneral LawGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120831849
ISBN13: 9781120831842
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Edward Gibbon V2 (1827) is a book written by Edward Gibbon himself, which provides a detailed account of his life and literary works. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume being the subject of this description. In this volume, Gibbon recounts his experiences as a historian and writer, exploring his literary inspirations, his research methods, and his writing process. He also delves into his personal life, discussing his family background, education, and political beliefs. The book covers the period from Gibbon's birth in 1737 to the publication of his magnum opus, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, in 1776. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential historians of the 18th century, and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time. Overall, Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Edward Gibbon V2 (1827) is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this remarkable figure in English literature and historiography.In Two Volumes.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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