“Bad roads and indifferent inns, ... the continual converse one is obliged to have with the vilest part of mankind - innkeepers, post-masters, and custom house officers.”
Quote by Edward Gibbon
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Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)
This book is the first volume of a two-part collection, featuring a selection of letters written by Edward Gibbon, a prominent historian of the Enlightenment era. The letters provide a glimpse into his personal relationships, his thoughts on historical events, and his intellectual pursuits. The volume is a valuable resource for understanding Gibbon's character and the historical context of his time. 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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