The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon Second Impression 1985 Folio Society, London rare books
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This is a near fine (almost like new) 8 volume set of hardcovers, NO slipcases. Second Impression 1985 Folio Society London. This set is still crisp and clean inside and out. The inside pages of each volume are still crisp and clean. The bindings are tight and straight. The maroon hardcover boards on each are near fine, each with light self wear, BUT PLEASE NOTE: Volume Seven has a water mark (someone foolishly set a glass on it), see photo. Each volume has maroon top stain as issued with gold lettering along spine. Each volume is standard medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5"
This 8 volume set contains Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Originally published as a 6 volume set, the work covers the peak of the Roman Empire, emergence of the Roman State Church, and the fall of Byzantium. Volume One was originally published in 1776 and following volumes published 1788-1789. Gibbon puts forth an explanation for the fall, citing invasions by barbarians and the downfall of virtue of its citizens.
Subsequent publishing of the work were presented first in three volume editions and then in a 2 volume edition by Britannica in 1952.
This is the 8 volume edition set from The Folio Society, Second Impression 1985. It is complete with all 71 chapters as presented in the original work.
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