Private Letters Of Edward Gibbon 1753-1794 V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428616073)

Private Letters of Edward Gibbon 1753-1794 Volume 2 is a collection of personal correspondence from the renowned historian Edward Gibbon. Edited and compiled by Sheffield, Earl of, this volume includes letters written by Gibbon between 1784 and 1794. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Gibbon's travels, his relationships with friends and family, his opinions on politics and literature, and his work on his seminal work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most celebrated historians of the 18th century and provide valuable insight into the social and intellectual climate of the time. This volume is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of Edward Gibbon or the history of the Enlightenment era.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.

Author: Earl Of Sheffield
ISBN-10: 1428616071
ISBN-13: 9781428616073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d