The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Band 1Allen Lane, Penguin Press, 1994 - 3360 Seiten A new critical edition, complete & unmodernized. Contains variants, & comments & notes by Gibbon, plus his famous Vindication. Also includes description of the development of the work within the framework of Gibbon's life & the culture of the era. |
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Edward Gibbon David Womersley. no longer correspond to those in general use . Moreover , notwithstanding Gibbon's extreme accuracy , the numerals in his references are not always correct ; at which no one will feel surprised who has had ...
Edward Gibbon David Womersley. no longer correspond to those in general use . Moreover , notwithstanding Gibbon's extreme accuracy , the numerals in his references are not always correct ; at which no one will feel surprised who has had ...
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Edward Gibbon David Womersley. Gibbons of Rolvenden migrated from the country to the city ; and from this branch I do not blush to descend . The law requires some abilities , the Church imposes some re- straints ; and before our army and ...
Edward Gibbon David Womersley. Gibbons of Rolvenden migrated from the country to the city ; and from this branch I do not blush to descend . The law requires some abilities , the Church imposes some re- straints ; and before our army and ...
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Edward Gibbon David Womersley. Lady Hervey , the Mallets , Mr. Walpole , etc. , many letters of recommendation to ... Gibbon's manners in society : “ As to his manners in society , without doubt the agreeableness ( amabilité ) of Gibbon ...
Edward Gibbon David Womersley. Lady Hervey , the Mallets , Mr. Walpole , etc. , many letters of recommendation to ... Gibbon's manners in society : “ As to his manners in society , without doubt the agreeableness ( amabilité ) of Gibbon ...
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