“The active, insatiate principle of self-love can alone supply the arts of life and the wages of industry; and as soon as civil government and exclusive property have been introduced, they become necessary to the existence of the human race.”
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
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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