everyman's library decline and fall of the roman empire

Anyone with an interest in Roman history, will love reading Gibbon`s first three volumes. These three volumes get my highest recommendation. The Roman issues sound a lot like the current problems we hear about on a daily basis. The changes over the later empire, will be very familiar to modern readers. His descriptions of the Roman society, will at times feel a little too close to home. Gibbon`s review of Christian practices, will forever change your image of Christianity. Practice our Christian faith, or we will burn you at the stake.

The Roman Christians, also set out to destroy the competing Christian sects. Just as the Romans set out to annihilate various rival tribes. In fact, the Christians soon take on very Roman characteristics. But as the new religion gains power, the Christians themselves persecute without mercy. The early Christians did suffer from Roman persecution. Gibbon is not afraid to expose, the rather dark side of the Christian religion. The second is the formation of the new Christian religion. The first is of course, the Roman Empire. There are two sets of history in these three volumes. The reader will often find themselves smiling at some of Gibbon`s dry wit and social observations.

He quietly slips in a lot of social commentary on the Romans and Christianity. Gibbon`s writing style is also a pleasure to read. His in-depth knowledge of the Roman Empire, is in my opinion unmatched by anyone. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) Octavo (8 to 9 in.Gibbon is an amazing writer and historian. Jackets also quite nice, though with small tears and chips to edges and wrapped in removable archival mylar protectors. This work more common in the 3-volume Modern Library version - Both volumes in about Very Good+ condition, lacking interior markings, though a small Macy's rubberstamping is present on rear endpaper of V. Volume II in Toledano spine G3 / blue cloth / gilt titling on cover & spine / faded black topstain / yellow jacket style Gb, verso advertises 225 titles in ML catalog. Volume I in Toledano spine G4 / blue cloth / gilt titling on black cover & spine blocks / black topstain / illustrated jacket style Gb, verso advertises 262 titles in ML catalog. An unabridged two volume, mis-matched Modern Library set, indexed in vol. Gibbon clearly and thoroughly details the decline of the Empire of Rome and offers theories as to why it happened. A complete Modern Library reprint edition of this most famous work in the field of world history, in which Mr.

Everyman's library decline and fall of the roman empire