The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. I

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Focusing on the decline of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon's extensive work explores the events leading to its fall, starting from Marcus Aurelius's reign. He presents a theory attributing the collapse to a loss of moral strength, military resolve, and civic responsibility among the populace. Celebrated as a classic in world literature, Gibbon's emphasis on primary sources marks him as a pioneer of modern historical scholarship, making his insights invaluable to contemporary researchers and historians alike.