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Memoirs Of Edward Gibbon

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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a book written by the famous historian and author, Edward Gibbon. This book is an autobiographical account of the author's life, covering his childhood, education, travels, and literary career. It also includes his reflections on the political and social events of his time, as well as his personal experiences and relationships.The memoirs are divided into two parts, with the first part covering Gibbon's early life and the second part focusing on his literary career and the writing of his most famous work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon's writing style is engaging and witty, and he provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the eighteenth century.Throughout the book, Gibbon offers his opinions on a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, and literature. He also discusses his relationships with friends and family members, as well as his travels to Italy, Switzerland, and France. The memoirs provide a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most important historians of the modern era, and are essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the eighteenth century.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163773390
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 234
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 318 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a book written by the famous historian and author, Edward Gibbon. This book is an autobiographical account of the author's life, covering his childhood, education, travels, and literary career. It also includes his reflections on the political and social events of his time, as well as his personal experiences and relationships.The memoirs are divided into two parts, with the first part covering Gibbon's early life and the second part focusing on his literary career and the writing of his most famous work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon's writing style is engaging and witty, and he provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the eighteenth century.Throughout the book, Gibbon offers his opinions on a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, and literature. He also discusses his relationships with friends and family members, as well as his travels to Italy, Switzerland, and France. The memoirs provide a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most important historians of the modern era, and are essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the eighteenth century.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.

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