“[The] liberty of divorce does not contribute to happiness and virtue. The facility of separation would destroy all mutual confidence, and inflame every trifling dispute . . .”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
Work
The history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire, with notes by Milman and Guizot. Ed. by W. Smith
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, including political, social, and economic aspects. It includes annotations by notable scholars Milman and Guizot, providing additional insights and analysis. Edited by W. Smith, the book is a scholarly work that aims to provide a thorough understanding of this pivotal period in history. 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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