c1890 4vol History Decline & Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antiquarian Book Set

c1890 4vol History Decline & Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antiquarian Book SetThe History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire - Carefully Revised And Corrected Edition With Notes Of H.N. MilmanBy Edward GibbonIn 4 VolumesPublished by Ward, Lock And Co: London c1890 (undated)"Edward Gibbon (8 May 1737 - 16 January 1794) was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organised religion."General wear, fading, scuffing etc to covers and spines. Outer spine hinge on volume 1 has split as shown. Small inscriptions present. Books otherwise unmarked. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning. A tidy 4 volume complete set in good to very condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm (x 4 books)Volume 1 has 512 PagesVolume 2 has Pages to End At 1056Volume 3 has 529 PagesVolume 4 has Pages to End At 1118 + Publishers Advertising

c1890 4vol History Of Decline & Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antique Book Set

The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire - Carefully Revised And Corrected Edition With Notes Of H.N. Milman

By Edward Gibbon

In 4 Volumes

Published by Ward, Lock And Co: London c1890 (undated)

"Edward Gibbon (8 May 1737 - 16 January 1794) was an English essayist, historian, and politician. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire , published in six volumes between 1776 and 1788, is known for the quality and irony of its prose, its use of primary sources, and its polemical criticism of organised religion.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, here presented in four volumes by Ward, Lock & Co. circa 1890, remains one of the greatest achievements in historical writing. Gibbon's monumental narrative traces the Roman Empire's gradual decay from the height of imperial power to the fall of Constantinople, blending vast erudition with elegant prose and moral reflection. This carefully revised and corrected edition incorporates the extensive notes and scholarly commentary of H. N. Milman, who brought nineteenth-century theological and historical perspective to Gibbon's Enlightenment vision. The result is a balanced synthesis of Gibbon's literary grandeur and Milman's modern critical apparatus, illuminating both the political causes and moral undercurrents of Rome's decline.

The four-volume set captures Gibbon's enduring themes: the corruption of civic virtue, the overreach of despotism, the transformative rise of Christianity, and the inexorable workings of time on empire and culture. Milman's annotations clarify classical references, reconcile theological controversies, and expand upon Gibbon's sources, making this edition both accessible and intellectually rich for Victorian readers. Together, they reveal not only the collapse of a civilization but also the philosophical meditation on history, power, and human frailty that defines Gibbon's legacy.

Elegantly printed and bound, this late nineteenth-century issue reflects the enduring esteem in which Gibbon's masterpiece was held among English readers. It stands as both a literary monument and a cornerstone of modern historiography, uniting rigorous scholarship with moral grandeur. This set would appeal to collectors of classic historical works, enthusiasts of Roman history, and readers who appreciate the union of Enlightenment thought and Victorian scholarship."