Gibbon, Edward 1737-1794
Overview
| Works: | 3,051 works in 11,090 publications in 13 languages and 86,704 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Biography Nonfiction novels Festschriften Personal correspondence Portraits Criticism, interpretation, etc Biographies Autographs Conference papers and proceedings |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Creator, Honoree, Correspondent, Collector, Recipient, Former owner, Other, Artist, Composer, 070, Dedicatee, Annotator, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | DG311, 937.06 |
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Most widely held works about
Edward Gibbon
- Playing the fool : subversive laughter in troubled times by Ralph Lerner( )
- Gibbon by James Cotter Morison( Book )
- The autobiography of Edward Gibbon by Edward Gibbon( Book )
- Memoirs of my life by Edward Gibbon( Book )
- Four portraits : studies of the eighteenth century by Peter Quennell( Book )
- Style in history by Peter Gay( Book )
- The art of history ; a study of four great historians of the eighteenth century by J. B Black( Book )
- Edward Gibbon, luminous historian, 1772-1794 by Patricia B Craddock( Book )
- Narrative form in history and fiction: Hume, Fielding & Gibbon by Leo Braudy( Book )
- The profane virtues; four studies of the eighteenth century by Peter Quennell( Book )
- Edward Gibbon by C. V Wedgwood( Book )
- Edward Gibbon and the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon( Book )
- Gibbon and his world by Gavin De Beer( Book )
- Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794 by D. M Low( Book )
- Young Edward Gibbon, gentleman of letters by Patricia B Craddock( Book )
- The English essays of Edward Gibbon by Edward Gibbon( Book )
- Portraits; character sketches of Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson, and David Garrick, together with other manuscripts of Reynolds discovered among the Boswell papers and now first published by Joshua Reynolds( Book )
- The letters of Edward Gibbon by Edward Gibbon( Book )
- Gibbon by G. M Young( Book )
- Gibbon by J. W Burrow( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Edward Gibbon
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
1,387 editions published between 1771 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 9,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This abridgement is based on David Womersley's three-volume Penguin Classics edition of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Complete chapters from all three volumes, linked by extended bridging passages, capture the style, the argument and the architecture of the whole work."--Jacket
1,387 editions published between 1771 and 2019 in 11 languages and held by 9,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This abridgement is based on David Womersley's three-volume Penguin Classics edition of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Complete chapters from all three volumes, linked by extended bridging passages, capture the style, the argument and the architecture of the whole work."--Jacket
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
451 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author makes the point that in this abridgement he has adhered to Gibbon's style, format, planning, and footnotes, and has made only selective exclusions. The history covers the centuries from Marcus Aurelius to the capture of Constantinople, and concludes with an epilogue dealing with medieval Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance
451 editions published between 1800 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 5,998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author makes the point that in this abridgement he has adhered to Gibbon's style, format, planning, and footnotes, and has made only selective exclusions. The history covers the centuries from Marcus Aurelius to the capture of Constantinople, and concludes with an epilogue dealing with medieval Rome and the dawn of the Renaissance
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1900 and 1966 in English and held by 1,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces Western civilization (as well as the Islamic and Mongolian conquests) from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium
13 editions published between 1900 and 1966 in English and held by 1,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces Western civilization (as well as the Islamic and Mongolian conquests) from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
)
145 editions published between 1776 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volume one takes the reader from the extent and military force of the Empire, in the Age of the Antonines, to the reunion of the Empire under the authority of Constantine
145 editions published between 1776 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volume one takes the reader from the extent and military force of the Empire, in the Age of the Antonines, to the reunion of the Empire under the authority of Constantine
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
507 editions published between 1776 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The pre-eminent historian of his day, Edward Gibbon (1737-94) produced his magnum opus in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. Reissued here is the authoritative seven-volume edition prepared by J. B. Bury (1861-1927) between 1896 and 1900. Immediately and widely acclaimed, Gibbon's work remains justly famous for its magisterial account of Roman imperialism and Christianity from the first century CE through to the fall of Constantinople and beyond. Innovative in its use of primary sources and notable for its tone of religious scepticism, this epic narrative stands as a masterpiece of English literature and historical scholarship. Volume 2 seeks to explain the rise of Christianity, focusing on its emergence from and early interactions with Judaism, and the nature of Christian belief and worship. It also examines the founding of Constantinople and the pagan reign of Julian
507 editions published between 1776 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The pre-eminent historian of his day, Edward Gibbon (1737-94) produced his magnum opus in six volumes between 1776 and 1788. Reissued here is the authoritative seven-volume edition prepared by J. B. Bury (1861-1927) between 1896 and 1900. Immediately and widely acclaimed, Gibbon's work remains justly famous for its magisterial account of Roman imperialism and Christianity from the first century CE through to the fall of Constantinople and beyond. Innovative in its use of primary sources and notable for its tone of religious scepticism, this epic narrative stands as a masterpiece of English literature and historical scholarship. Volume 2 seeks to explain the rise of Christianity, focusing on its emergence from and early interactions with Judaism, and the nature of Christian belief and worship. It also examines the founding of Constantinople and the pagan reign of Julian
Decline and Fall Of the Roman Empire, vol. 5 by
Edward Gibbon(
)
63 editions published between 1845 and 2017 in English and held by 1,291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The literature of Europe offers no substitute for "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." It has obtained undisputed possession, as rightful occupant, of the vast period which it comprehends. The inherent interest of the subject, the inexhaustible labor employed upon it; the immense condensation of matter; the luminous arrangement; the general accuracy; the style, which, however monotonous from its uniform stateliness, and sometimes wearisome from its elaborate air., is throughout vigorous, animated, often picturesque always commands attention, always conveys its meaning with emphatic energy, describes with singular breadth and fidelity, and generalizes with unrivalled felicity of expression; all these high qualifications have secured its permanent place in historic literature. The gradual decline of the most extraordinary dominion which has ever invaded and oppressed the world; the fall of that immense empire, erected on the ruins of so many kingdoms, republics, and states both barbarous and civilized; and forming in its turn, by its dismemberment, a multitude of states, republics, and kingdoms; the annihilation of the religion of Greece and Rome; the birth and the progress of the two new religions which have shared the most beautiful regions of the earth; the decrepitude of the ancient world, the spectacle of its expiring glory and degenerate manners; the infancy of the modern world, the picture of its first progress, of the new direction given to the mind and character of man<U+2013>such a subject must necessarily fix the attention and excite the interest of men, who cannot behold with indifference those memorable epochs, during which, in the fine language of Corneille<U+2013> 'Un grand destin commence, un grand destin s'acheve.'
63 editions published between 1845 and 2017 in English and held by 1,291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The literature of Europe offers no substitute for "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." It has obtained undisputed possession, as rightful occupant, of the vast period which it comprehends. The inherent interest of the subject, the inexhaustible labor employed upon it; the immense condensation of matter; the luminous arrangement; the general accuracy; the style, which, however monotonous from its uniform stateliness, and sometimes wearisome from its elaborate air., is throughout vigorous, animated, often picturesque always commands attention, always conveys its meaning with emphatic energy, describes with singular breadth and fidelity, and generalizes with unrivalled felicity of expression; all these high qualifications have secured its permanent place in historic literature. The gradual decline of the most extraordinary dominion which has ever invaded and oppressed the world; the fall of that immense empire, erected on the ruins of so many kingdoms, republics, and states both barbarous and civilized; and forming in its turn, by its dismemberment, a multitude of states, republics, and kingdoms; the annihilation of the religion of Greece and Rome; the birth and the progress of the two new religions which have shared the most beautiful regions of the earth; the decrepitude of the ancient world, the spectacle of its expiring glory and degenerate manners; the infancy of the modern world, the picture of its first progress, of the new direction given to the mind and character of man<U+2013>such a subject must necessarily fix the attention and excite the interest of men, who cannot behold with indifference those memorable epochs, during which, in the fine language of Corneille<U+2013> 'Un grand destin commence, un grand destin s'acheve.'
A vindication of some passages in the fifteenth and sixteenth chapters of The history of the decline and fall of the Roman
Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
)
69 editions published between 1779 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
69 editions published between 1779 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire : By Edward Gibbon, Esq: Volume the third by
Edward Gibbon(
)
78 editions published between 1776 and 1974 in English and held by 976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
78 editions published between 1776 and 1974 in English and held by 976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire : By Edward Gibbon, Esq ; by
Edward Gibbon(
)
68 editions published between 1783 and 1797 in English and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
68 editions published between 1783 and 1797 in English and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An essay on the study of literature by
Edward Gibbon(
)
106 editions published between 1761 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
106 editions published between 1761 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1900 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the Roman Empire's rise to greatness as well as its eventual decline and fall brought about by increasingly dramatic military, economic, and social changes
22 editions published between 1900 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the Roman Empire's rise to greatness as well as its eventual decline and fall brought about by increasingly dramatic military, economic, and social changes
The portable Gibbon : the decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1948 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1948 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
)
95 editions published between 1845 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of the Roman Empire's decline and ultimate fall
95 editions published between 1845 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of the Roman Empire's decline and ultimate fall
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1932 and 1983 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1932 and 1983 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An apology for Christianity : in a series of letters, addressed to Edward Gibbon, Esq. Author of The history of the decline
and fall of the Roman empire. : Being a necessary and instructive appendix thereto. by
Richard Watson(
)
22 editions published between 1776 and 1796 in English and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1776 and 1796 in English and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Critical observations on the sixth book of the Æneid by
Edward Gibbon(
)
27 editions published between 1770 and 2005 in English and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1770 and 2005 in English and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
History of Christianity: comprising all that relates to the progress of the Christian religion in "The history of the decline
and fall of the Roman Empire," and A vindication of some passages in the 15th and 16th chapters by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1882 and 1972 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vindication of some passages in the fifteenth and sixteenth chapters of the History of the decline and fall of the Roman empire, by Edward Gibbon has special t.p. and separate paging (vi, [7]-86 p. at end)
22 editions published between 1882 and 1972 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A vindication of some passages in the fifteenth and sixteenth chapters of the History of the decline and fall of the Roman empire, by Edward Gibbon has special t.p. and separate paging (vi, [7]-86 p. at end)
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1990 and 1993 in English and held by 362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1990 and 1993 in English and held by 362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
31 editions published between 1910 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The literature of Europe offers no substitute for "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." It has obtained undisputed possession, as rightful occupant, of the vast period which it comprehends. The inherent interest of the subject, the inexhaustible labor employed upon it; the immense condensation of matter; the luminous arrangement; the general accuracy; the style, which, however monotonous from its uniform stateliness, and sometimes wearisome from its elaborate air., is throughout vigorous, animated, often picturesque always commands attention, always conveys its meaning with emphatic energy, describes with singular breadth and fidelity, and generalizes with unrivalled felicity of expression; all these high qualifications have secured its permanent place in historic literature. The gradual decline of the most extraordinary dominion which has ever invaded and oppressed the world; the fall of that immense empire, erected on the ruins of so many kingdoms, republics, and states both barbarous and civilized; and forming in its turn, by its dismemberment, a multitude of states, republics, and kingdoms; the annihilation of the religion of Greece and Rome; the birth and the progress of the two new religions which have shared the most beautiful regions of the earth; the decrepitude of the ancient world, the spectacle of its expiring glory and degenerate manners; the infancy of the modern world, the picture of its first progress, of the new direction given to the mind and character of man<U+2013>such a subject must necessarily fix the attention and excite the interest of men, who cannot behold with indifference those memorable epochs, during which, in the fine language of Corneille<U+2013> 'Un grand destin commence, un grand destin s'acheve.'
31 editions published between 1910 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The literature of Europe offers no substitute for "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." It has obtained undisputed possession, as rightful occupant, of the vast period which it comprehends. The inherent interest of the subject, the inexhaustible labor employed upon it; the immense condensation of matter; the luminous arrangement; the general accuracy; the style, which, however monotonous from its uniform stateliness, and sometimes wearisome from its elaborate air., is throughout vigorous, animated, often picturesque always commands attention, always conveys its meaning with emphatic energy, describes with singular breadth and fidelity, and generalizes with unrivalled felicity of expression; all these high qualifications have secured its permanent place in historic literature. The gradual decline of the most extraordinary dominion which has ever invaded and oppressed the world; the fall of that immense empire, erected on the ruins of so many kingdoms, republics, and states both barbarous and civilized; and forming in its turn, by its dismemberment, a multitude of states, republics, and kingdoms; the annihilation of the religion of Greece and Rome; the birth and the progress of the two new religions which have shared the most beautiful regions of the earth; the decrepitude of the ancient world, the spectacle of its expiring glory and degenerate manners; the infancy of the modern world, the picture of its first progress, of the new direction given to the mind and character of man<U+2013>such a subject must necessarily fix the attention and excite the interest of men, who cannot behold with indifference those memorable epochs, during which, in the fine language of Corneille<U+2013> 'Un grand destin commence, un grand destin s'acheve.'
The decline and fall of the Roman Empire by
Edward Gibbon(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 scope of the original, but in a compass equivalent to a long novel. Casual readers now have access to the full sweep of Gibbon's narrative, while instructors and students have a volume that can be read in a single term. This edition emphasizes elements ignored in all other abridgments--in particular the role of religion in the empire and the rise of Islam.--From publisher description
2 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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 scope of the original, but in a compass equivalent to a long novel. Casual readers now have access to the full sweep of Gibbon's narrative, while instructors and students have a volume that can be read in a single term. This edition emphasizes elements ignored in all other abridgments--in particular the role of religion in the empire and the rise of Islam.--From publisher description
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Related Identities
- Low, D. M. (David Morrice) 1890-1972 Other Adapter Author of introduction Author Editor Compiler
- Bury, J. B. (John Bagnell) 1861-1927 Other Author of introduction Author Editor
- Milman, Henry Hart 1791-1868 Other Editor Annotator Author Contributor Collector
- Sheffield, John Holroyd Earl of 1735-1821 Other Translator Author of introduction Illustrator Author Editor
- Wilkes, John 1727-1797 Author
- Bacon, Francis 1561-1626
- Sterne, Laurence 1713-1768
- More, Thomas Saint 1478-1535
- Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790
- Bayle, Pierre 1647-1706
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Apologetics Authors, English Bacon, Francis, Bayle, Pierre, Boswell, James, Burckhardt, Jacob, Burton, Robert, Byzantine Empire Carlyle, Thomas, Christianity Christian life Church history--Primitive and early church Civilization Civilization, Western--Roman influences Conversion--Christianity Emperors England English language--Rhetoric English prose literature Fiction--Technique Fielding, Henry, Franklin, Benjamin, Garrick, David, Gibbon, Edward, Goldsmith, Oliver, Great Britain Historians Historiography History of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire (Gibbon, Edward) Hume, David, Intellectual life Italy--Rome Johnson, Samuel, Language and languages Literary form Literature and history Literature--Study and teaching Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay,--Baron, More, Thomas,--Saint, Narration (Rhetoric) Political satire Political science--Language Ranke, Leopold von, Robertson, William, Rome (Empire) Scholars Sterne, Laurence, Technique Voltaire, Wilkes, John,
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Alternative Names
A. Edward Gibbon
Eduardus Gibbon
Edvard Gibon
Edvard Qibbon
Edvardas Gibonas
Edvards Gibons angļu vēsturnieks
Edward, Gibbon 1737-1794
Edward Gibbon britischer Historiker
Edward Gibbon britisk skribent og historikar
Edward Gibbon britisk skribent og historiker
Edward Gibbon Brits schrijver
Edward Gibbon britský historik
Edward Gibbon English historian and Member of Parliament
Edward Gibbon historiador
Edward Gibbon historien anglais et homme politique
Edward Gibbon historyk angielski
Edward Gibbon storico e scrittore inglese
Gibbon.
Gibbon 1737-1794
Gibbon E.
Gibbon, E. 1737-1794
Gibbon, E. (Edward), 1737-1794
Gibbon Edoardo
Gibbon, Edoardo 1737-1794
Gibbon, Édouard.
Gibbon Édouard 1737-1794
Gibbon Edouardos
Gibbōn, Edouardos 1737-1794
Gibbon Eduard
Gibbon, Eduard 1737-1794
Gibbon, Eduardo 1737-1794
Gibbon, Edw.
Gibbon Edward
Gibbon Eward
Gibbon, Eward 1737-1794
Gibbon Qunior
Gibbon, Qunior 1737-1794
Gibbons, Edward 1737-1794
Gibon, Edvard
Gibon, Edvard D.
Gibonas Eduardas
Έντουαρντ Γκίμπον
Έντουαρντ Γκίμπον Άγγλος ιστορικός και πολιτικός
Гиббон Э.
Гиббон Эдуард
Гиббон, Эдуард 1737-1794
Едвард Гибон
Едуард Гибън
Едуард Гіббон
Едуард Гіббон британський історик, член Парламенту
Эдвард Гиббон английский историк
Эдуард Гібан
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אדוארד גיבון
ג'יבון, אדוארד 1737-1794
גיבן, אדוארד
إدوارد جيبون
إدوارد جيبون، 1737-1794
ادوارد گیبون تاریخنگار و نویسنده بریتانیایی
ایڈورڈ گبن
جيبون
एडवार्ड गिबन
এডওয়ার্ড গিবন
ਐਡਵਰਡ ਗਿਬਨ
ଏଡ଼ୱାର୍ଡ ଗିବନ ଇଂରେଜ ଇତିହାସକାର ଏବଂ ପାର୍ଲିଆମେଣ୍ଟ ସଦସ୍ୟ
எட்வார்ட் கிப்பன்
ಗಿಬ್ಬನ್, ಎಡ್ವರ್ಡ್
എഡ്വേഡ് ഗിബ്ബൺ
เอ็ดเวิร์ด กิบบอน
ဂစ်ဗန် အက်ဒွပ်
ედუარდ გიბონი
기번, 에드워드 1737-1794
기빈, 에드워드 1737-1794
길본, 애덕화 1737-1794
에드워드 기번
エドワード・ギボン
ギボン, E
ギボン, エドワード
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愛德華·吉朋
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