The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Allen Lane History, 3 Volume Set) (v. 1-3) [Hardcover]

Edward Gibbon (Author), David P. Womersley (Editor)

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Publication Date: January 1, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0713991240 | ISBN-13: 978-0713991246

This edition of Gibbon's classic history returns to manuscript and original sources.

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'A masterpiece of historical penetration and style.' - Printing and the Mind of Man

'I can recollect no historical work from which I have received so much instruction ... It is a work of very high merit indeed.' - William Robertson --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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• Hardcover: 3360 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Press (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713991240
• ISBN-13: 978-0713991246
• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.6 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Allen Lane History, 3 Volume Set) (v. 1-3) (Hardcover)

Gibbon aficionados simply cannot be without this splendid new edition of *The Decline and Fall*. I believe that this is the first critical edition, and it establishes a pure *Decline and Fall* in all of its original glory (including the original thematic index). The book's production is simply superb: beautifully bound and boxed, this set is a joy, and well worth the hefty price. It's especially worthwhile through Amazon.com, since you only pay about $30 more for the hardcover than you would for the Penguin paperback versions of this edition at a regular bookstore.