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Focusing on the events leading to the collapse of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon's extensive work explores the decline starting from Marcus Aurelius's reign. He theorizes that the erosion of moral values, military resolve, and civic responsibility among the populace contributed significantly to Rome's downfall. Recognized as a classic in world literature, Gibbon's rigorous use of primary sources marks him as a pioneering figure in modern historical scholarship, making this work a vital reference for contemporary scholars.
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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. V, Edward Gibbon
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. V
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Gibbon
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 564
- ISBN13
- 9781605201283
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the events leading to the collapse of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon's extensive work explores the decline starting from Marcus Aurelius's reign. He theorizes that the erosion of moral values, military resolve, and civic responsibility among the populace contributed significantly to Rome's downfall. Recognized as a classic in world literature, Gibbon's rigorous use of primary sources marks him as a pioneering figure in modern historical scholarship, making this work a vital reference for contemporary scholars.