The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volumes 1 to 6: Volumes 1-3, Volumes 4-6

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Beautiful set of books. Delivered on time and in good condition. Surprisingly bought it for cheap rate. The books urge you to read seriously to get the indepth beauty of Gibbons.

Good hard bound books. Meant only for serious students of History.

Great book set Excellent covers The books are indeed wrapped in majesty of purple. The enlightenment is clearly visible in writings of Sir Edward Gibbon FRS.

I noticed this much later after the delivery when I got around to reading the book. For approx ₹6000 you’d expect that they would deliver all the books.

Edward Gibbon's monumental work, "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," is a masterful examination of one of the most significant periods in human history. Spanning six volumes, Gibbon meticulously chronicles the rise, zenith, and eventual collapse of the Roman Empire, covering a vast array of political, social, and cultural developments from the 2nd century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Gibbon's narrative is both sweeping and detailed, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that contributed to the decline of Roman power. He explores the internal decay of the empire, including political corruption, economic instability, and social upheaval, as well as external threats such as barbarian invasions and the rise of new powers in the East. What makes Gibbon's work truly remarkable is his ability to blend scholarly rigor with elegant prose. His writing is richly textured, filled with vivid descriptions, insightful analysis, and memorable anecdotes that bring the past to life. Moreover, Gibbon's wit and irony add a layer of sophistication to his narrative, making it not only informative but also entertaining to read. While "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" is undoubtedly a challenging read due to its length and complexity, it is also immensely rewarding. Gibbon's magnum opus remains a seminal work in the field of history, shaping our understanding of the Roman Empire and its legacy for generations to come. Whether you're a seasoned historian or a casual reader with an interest in the ancient world, Gibbon's masterpiece is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the intricacies of Rome's rise and fall. This is a MUST HAVE for any bibliophile.

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This is a beautiful box set. I have always been fascinated by Roman history and Gibbon is the book that everyone has heard of, but probably hardly anyone has ever seen and less read, although Isaac Asimov made no bones about the fact that "Decline and Fall" was his inspiration for the Foundation Trilogy and that his story and the quotes from the Encyclopedia Galactica imitated Gibbon's history. A colleague bought this boxed set and showed it off to me and I have to admit that I fell in love with it. Bottle green binding. Size convenient to read, this is a facsimile of an early 20th Century printing. Unlikely some reproductions, all Gibbon's extensive footnotes are there. For anyone whose view of Roman history is a mixture of "I Claudius", "Gladiator" and "Spartacus", this is a real eye-opener. Gibbon wastes little time on the history of Rome up to the 3rd Century. Where he does stop and comment it is usually to poke an eye in a holy cow. Claudius is repeatedly described as "an idiot". Augustus is an implacable dictator. Caligula and Nero are passed over relatively quickly, although Gibbon does ask what Rome had done to deserve the run of emperors from Augustus through to Domitian, until Trajan finally broke the run of bad luck. We then jump most of a century until the good Marcus Aurelius (only referred to as Marcus and treated with enormous affection by Gibbon, although his death, which historians believe was from plague during a campaign in the east - rather than the depiction of being murdered by Commodus - is not mentioned at all by Gibbon) is replaced by Commodus. The film Gladiator probably paints a fair picture of Commodus's character as seen by Gibbon, but Gibbon wades in with spiked gloves and totally fillets him. And then he gets to start on what followed... Certainly there is food for thought. Gibbon acknowledges that Claudius was the last male descendent in his family and readers may speculate how someone as stupid as Claudius is made out to be by him could survive the terror of Caligula, the plotting and not only become emperor, but have a long and very peaceful reign, with no attempts to revolt by the legions and no palace coup. Although Gibbon's style is much-commented to be acerbic, wry and humorous, I admit that I was surprised by how dry it is and by how much text he gets out of a short quote from a contemporary historian (all lovingly referenced). It is not something that most people will sit and read from cover to cover, particularly as the volumes do not end with the fall of Rome itself, but with the fall of the eastern empire in Constantinople, centuries later. More it is a set of six volumes to dip in and out of and to treat with reverence.

Although outdated, these books are the basis to a lot of information of the Roman Empire. While reading it though it's important to keep in mind when it was written and treat it more as a piece of history in itself. It is Roman history from the perspective of the late 1700s, not of today. If you read these, albeit fantastic, books and go into a debate about Rome you might be laughed out of the room without any modern knowledge as things change drastically over time, especially over the course of about 250 years. So read these books if you are interested, they hold a lot of valuable knowledge and are very interesting, but don't take anything to your heart. You might read something in these books then have something completely different shown to you in a lecture.

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