Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 10 by Edward Gibbon
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About this eBook
| Author | Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 |
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| Translator | Bertolotti, Davide, 1784-1860 |
| Title | Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 10 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Storia della decadenza e rovina dell'impero romano, volume 10" by Edward Gibbon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume continues Gibbon's extensive examination of the fall of the Roman Empire, focusing on the implications of the rise of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. Gibbon delves into the socio-political dynamics and transformations within Arabia that contributed to the decline of Byzantine authority and the spread of Islam. The opening of this volume introduces the Arabian Peninsula's geography and climate, emphasizing its arid and inhospitable nature. Gibbon sketches a vivid portrait of the life of early Arabs, describing their tribal organization, pastoral lifestyle, and interactions with trade. He introduces the figure of Muhammad, detailing his background, the origins of his prophetic mission, and the socio-political context of the time. This sets the stage for analyzing how Muhammad's teachings would ultimately challenge existing religious and political structures, reshaping the landscape of the time and precipitating significant historical shifts. (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. | 45224 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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