The decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Volume 1 [The history of the Empire from A.D. 180 to A.D. 395]

Gibbon, Edward 1737-1794 (Author). Mayes, Bernard. (Added Author). Blackstone Audiobooks. (Added Author).

Summary: Undeniably the greatest historical work in the English language, The decline and fall of the Roman Empire proves that brilliance of style and accuracy of statement are perfectly compatible in an historian. Gibbon's style renders this work a lasting monument.<p>Gibbon traces the history of more than 13 centuries and covers the great events as well as the general historical progression. He thoroughly examines the movement and settlements of the Teutonic tribes that eventually held the western empire in fee, the rise of Islam, and the Crusades. This first volume covers 180 A.D. to 395 A.D., which includes the establishment of Christianity.

Record details

ISBN: 9781433286940 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
ISBN: 1433286947 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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Publisher: Ashland : Blackstone Audio, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Downloadable audio file. Title from: Title details screen. Unabridged. Duration: 41:26:20.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Bernard Mayes.
System Details Note:	Requires OverDrive Media Console (WMA file size: 595608 KB; MP3 file size: 1167007 KB). Mode of access: World Wide Web.