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

1845 4vol History Of Decline & Fall Roman Empire by E. Gibbon Antique Book Set

The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

By Edward Gibbon Esq.

With Notes By The Rev. H.H. Milman

Published by Harper & Brothers: New York 1845-1846

Complete In 4 Volumes With Frontis & Foldout Maps

"Edward Gibbon's monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire stands as one of the greatest works of eighteenth-century historical scholarship, tracing the fortunes of Rome from the height of imperial power under the Antonines to the fall of Constantinople. First published between 1776 and 1788, Gibbon's masterwork is celebrated for its sweeping narrative, elegant prose, and penetrating analysis of political, military, and religious transformation across more than a millennium. His examination of the interplay between imperial authority, civic virtue, barbarian incursions, and the rise of Christianity reshaped historical writing and established a model of critical inquiry that influenced generations of historians.

This Harper & Brothers New York edition of 1845-1846 presents the text in four substantial volumes, enriched with notes by the Rev. H. H. Milman, whose scholarly commentary sought to contextualise and, at times, temper Gibbon's controversial interpretations—particularly regarding the early Church. The inclusion of detailed foldout maps enhances the reader's understanding of the vast geographical sweep of the Roman world, illustrating both the western and eastern divisions of the Empire and key theatres of conflict. The engraved portrait frontispiece and period typography further reflect mid-nineteenth-century American publishing craftsmanship.

Now regarded as a cornerstone of classical and Enlightenment historiography, this complete four-volume set offers both literary distinction and enduring academic significance. Its combination of Gibbon's original text, Milman's editorial scholarship, and accompanying maps makes it a desirable edition for collectors of early American printings, students of Roman history, and admirers of foundational works in historical literature."