“Instead of a perpetual and perfect measure of the divine will, the fragments of the Koran were produced at the discretion of Mahomet; each revelation is suited to the emergencies of his policy or passion; and all contradiction is removed by the saving maxim that any text of Scripture is abrogated or modified by any subsequent passage.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
Work
The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire. By Edward Gibbon, Esq. Printed From The Edition In Twelve Volumes. With An Introductory Memoir Of The Author, By William Youngman
This seminal work, written by Edward Gibbon, Esq., offers a detailed examination of the Roman Empire's decline and fall. Spanning multiple volumes, it delves into the political, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the empire's ultimate collapse. The book is accompanied by an introductory memoir of Gibbon, providing insight into his life and motivations. Authored by William Youngman. 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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