“In the various states of society, armies are recruited from very different motives. Barbarians are urged by the love of war; the citizens of a free republic may be prompted by a principle of duty; the subjects, or at least the nobles, of a monarchy, are animated by a sentiment of honor; but the timid and luxurious inhabitants of a declining empire must be allured into the service by the hopes of profit, or compelled by the dread of punishment.”
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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