Autobiography of Edward Gibbon by Lord Sheffield Hardcover Book
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Autobiography of Edward Gibbon by Lord Sheffield Hardcover Book. This work remains a cornerstone of English literature and historiography, providing essential context for understanding the man behind the history and his enduring contribution to Western thought. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Autobiography of Edward Gibbon by Lord Sheffield, J.B. Bury Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Autobiography of Edward Gibbon" offers a profound and intimate look into the life of one of the most influential historians of the 18th century. Known primarily for his monumental masterpiece, "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire", Gibbon reflects on the intellectual and personal journey that shaped his worldview and his scholarship. Compiled from several drafts left by the author, these memoirs trace his early years, his education in England and Switzerland, and the profound experiences that led to his life's work. The narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and intellectual circles of the Enlightenment, showcasing Gibbon's sharp wit, scholarly dedication, and the evolution of his literary style. Readers gain insight into his conversion to Catholicism and subsequent return to rationalism, his brief political career, and the rigorous research methods he employed to chronicle the Roman Empire. This work remains a cornerstone of English literature and historiography, providing essential context for understanding the man behind the history and his enduring contribution to Western thought. It is an indispensable resource for students of history, literature, and those interested in the development of the modern historical work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025288637 ISBN-13 9781025288635 Title Autobiography of Edward Gibbon Author Lord Sheffield, J.B. Bury Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 388 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178570359; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
