Memoirs of Edward Gibbon Written by Himself and a Selection From His Letters With Occasional Notes and Narrative by John Lord Sheffield (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020309670)

In this fascinating memoir, Edward Gibbon recounts his life and career as one of England's greatest historians. Drawing from his personal correspondence, Gibbon provides unique insights into the cultural and political life of England during the 18th century, as well as the challenges he faced as a writer and intellectual. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas, or the personal lives of the great thinkers of the past.

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