Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire 2 Volume Set With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, Composed by Himself |
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| Author:
| Gibbon, Edward |
| Editor:
| Holroyd, John Baker |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-07218-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | AUD $194.95 |
Book Description:
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On the death of Edward Gibbon (1737-94), his unpublished papers were left to his friend John Baker Holroyd, first earl of Sheffield, who published them in two volumes in 1796. Volume 1 contains a memoir, compiled from autobiographical manuscripts and letters. Volume 2 presents papers including an outline for a history of the world.
On the death of Edward Gibbon (1737-94), his unpublished papers were left to his friend John Baker Holroyd, first earl of Sheffield, who published them in two volumes in 1796. Volume 1 contains a memoir, compiled from autobiographical manuscripts and letters. Volume 2 presents papers including an outline for a history of the world.