Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 01 by Edward Gibbon
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| Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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| Translator | Bertolotti, Davide, 1784-1860 |
| Title | Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 01 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 01" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This seminal work explores the complex factors that contributed to the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire, beginning from the peak of its power under the Antonines to its tragic downfall. Gibbon's analysis combines history with philosophy, scrutinizing the interplay of politics, culture, and military affairs that marked this pivotal period in Western civilization. The opening of the text sets the stage for Gibbon's extensive examination of Rome's history, highlighting the Empire at its zenith in the second century AD. He details the military strength, governance policies, and cultural unity that characterized Rome during this era. Emphasizing the transition from an ambitious conquering force to a state struggling with internal challenges, the narrative discusses the consequences of leadership decisions and military strategies. Gibbon's meticulous approach includes reflections on key figures such as emperors Trajan and Hadrian, illustrating their roles in both the maintenance and expansion of Roman authority. This establishes a foundation for understanding the nuanced decline that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45215 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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