“It has been sagaciously conjectured, that the artful legislator indulged the stubborn prejudices of his countrymen.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Edward Gibbon (Illustrated)
The book features the seminal works of Edward Gibbon, including his famous 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire', accompanied by illustrative content to enrich the reading experience. 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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