The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 2

by Edward Gibbon Narrated by Bernard Mayes

Overview

Famous for its unflagging narrative power, fine organization, and irresistibly persuasive arguments, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has earned a permanent place of honor in historical literature. Gibbon's elegantly detached erudition is seasoned with an ironic wit, and remarkably little of his work is outdated.

This second volume covers 395 AD to 1185 AD, from the reign of Justinian in the East to the establishment of the German Empire of the West. It recounts the desperate attempts to hold off the barbarians, palace revolutions and assassinations, theological controversy, and lecheries and betrayals, all in a setting of phenomenal magnificence.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169522761
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	11/26/2007
Edition description:	Unabridged

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