Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 08 by Edward Gibbon
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| Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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| Translator | Bertolotti, Davide, 1784-1860 |
| Title | Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 08 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 08" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work examines the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, focusing on the complex interactions between the Empire and various barbarian tribes, including the Lombards and Persians, as well as the socio-political intricacies of the time. The opening of this volume delves into the state of the barbarian world during the reign of Emperor Justinian, detailing the incursions and settlements of tribes such as the Lombards and the Avars. It explores themes of military prowess and societal conditions, highlighting the decline of Roman power and the rise of these new forces, as well as the internal strife within the Roman military and political structure. Gibbon draws comparisons between notable figures, like Belisarius, and their impacts on the Empire's fortunes, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the challenges faced by Rome in its twilight years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. |
| Subject | Byzantine Empire -- History -- To 527 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45222 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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