The Life Of Edward Gibbon: With Selections From His Correspondence

The Life of Edward Gibbon is a biography of the famous historian and author, Edward Gibbon, written by Henry Hart Milman. The book provides a comprehensive account of Gibbon's life, from his childhood to his rise as a prominent scholar and writer. Milman draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Gibbon's own correspondence, to paint a vivid portrait of the man behind the monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.The book covers Gibbon's early years, including his education at Oxford and his travels throughout Europe. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his struggles with depression and illness. Milman explores Gibbon's writing process and the challenges he faced in bringing his masterpiece to fruition.In addition to the biographical material, the book includes selections from Gibbon's correspondence with other scholars, writers, and public figures of his day. These letters provide insight into Gibbon's thoughts on a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and philosophy.Overall, The Life of Edward Gibbon is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest historians of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.