Edward Gibbon

The book: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776)

Gibbon's masterpiece, which narrates the history of the Roman Empire from the second century a.d. to its collapse in the west in the fifth century and in the east in the fifteenth century, is widely considered the greatest work of history ever written. This abridgment retains the full scope of the original, but in a compass equivalent to a long novel.

Common questions about Edward Gibbon

What is Edward Gibbon best known for?

Edward Gibbon is best known for The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in 1776 with 16 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Edward Gibbon's books on SansFiction.

What genres does Edward Gibbon write?

Edward Gibbon's books on SansFiction are tagged History and Classics.