“[The monks'] credulity debased and vitiated the faculties of the mind: they corrupted the evidence of history; and superstition gradually extinguished the hostile light of philosophy and science.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
Work
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume II: A.D. 395 to A.D. 1185 (A Modern Library E-Book)
This volume of Edward Gibbon's seminal work delves into the intricate details of the Roman Empire's fall, examining the political and social factors that contributed to its decline. It provides a detailed narrative of events from the reign of Theodosius I to the end of the Western Roman Empire, offering a rich tapestry of historical analysis and commentary. more
Author
Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon was an English historian renowned for his magnum opus, 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'. His work has had a profound impact on historical studies. more
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