“Passion, interest, or caprice, suggested daily motives for the dissolution of marriage; a word, a sign, a message, a letter, the mandate of a freedman, declared the separation; the most tender of human connections was degraded to a transient society of profit or pleasure.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
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EDWARD GIBBON Premium Collection: Historiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters: Including
This collection brings together a selection of Edward Gibbon's most significant works, including his seminal historical treatise, personal reflections, and correspondence. It offers insight into Gibbon's scholarly pursuits, his observations on the Roman Empire, and his personal life. The collection is a valuable resource for students and scholars of history, literature, and intellectual history. more
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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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