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This seminal work of history traces the decline and fall of the Roman Empire from its height in the second century CE to its eventual collapse in the fifth century. Gibbon's meticulous research and engaging prose have made this a classic of Western literature and a must-read... Read Full Overview

This seminal work of history traces the decline and fall of the Roman Empire from its height in the second century CE to its eventual collapse in the fifth century. Gibbon's meticulous research and engaging prose have made this a classic of Western literature and a must-read... Read Full Overview