The Autobiography and Correspondence of Edward Gibbon the Historian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162941431)

The Autobiography and Correspondence of Edward Gibbon the Historian is a collection of writings by the famous English historian Edward Gibbon. The book includes Gibbon's autobiography, which covers his life from his birth in 1737 to his death in 1794, as well as a selection of his correspondence with friends, family, and fellow scholars. The autobiography provides a detailed account of Gibbon's early life, education, travels, and literary career, including his monumental work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The correspondence includes letters to and from Gibbon's close friends and family members, as well as letters to and from other prominent figures of his time, such as David Hume and Adam Smith. The book offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the greatest historians of the 18th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the period.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: Edward Gibbon
ISBN-10: 116294143X
ISBN-13: 9781162941431
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d