“I understand by this passion the union of desire, friendship, and tenderness, which is inflamed by a single female, which prefers her to the rest of her sex, and which seeks her possession as the supreme or the sole happiness of our being.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
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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
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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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