The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

Edité par T. Cadell, London, 1838

'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire' by Edward Gibbon. New edition complete in eight volumes, published 1838. Frontispiece to Volume I and folding maps to Volumes I, V and VIII. (note the Volume I map protrudes past the pages when folded). Edward Gibbon's 'History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilisations over thirteen centuries - its rulers, wars and society, and the events that led to its disastrous collapse. Each volume is finely bound in tan calf leather with red leather title panels, green leather volume panels and marbled boards. The volumes show some light shelf wear but remain in a very good condition indeed overall. An extremely handsome set. Dimensions Height: 8.75" Width: 5.75" . Publishers Fine Leather Bindings. N° de réf. du vendeur 1022

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The History of the Decline and Fall of the ...
Éditeur : T. Cadell, London
Date d'édition : 1838
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : VG+