“When a public quarrel is envenomed by private injuries, a blow that is not mortal or decisive can be productive only of a short truce, which allows the unsuccessful combatant to sharpen his arms for a new encounter.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
Work
The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon: Historical Works, Autobiographical Writings and Private Letters, Including The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon encompasses a comprehensive selection of the renowned historian's works. It features his seminal historical study, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, as well as his personal reflections and correspondence. This compilation offers a deep insight into Gibbon's scholarly pursuits and personal life. 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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