The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire

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Edward Gibbon's book of Roman history spans 13 centuries and chronicles the rise and fall of the Roman empire. The author died in 1794 having written this classic text over a period of more than 12 years.

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Rome History Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D

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Penguin classics

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ISBN:

9780140437645

Edition:

Abridged edition

Description:

xxxix, 795 pages ; 20 cm

Other Title:

History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Selections

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages xxxv-xxxvi)

Contents:

General Observations on the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West 434

LCCN:

2001266515

Control Number:

3193650

Other Authors:

Womersley, David, ditor

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