Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon Esquire

<p>This second volume of Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon Esquire presents a collection of the esteemed historian's writings accompanied by his personal memoirs composed by himself. Edited by John Holroyd Sheffield this compilation offers readers a unique glimpse into Gibbon's life thoughts and intellectual pursuits beyond his monumental The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.</p> <p>Included are various essays historical observations and personal reflections that showcase the breadth of Gibbon's erudition and his distinctive literary style. The memoirs provide an intimate account of his formative years travels and the development of his historical perspective. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in 18th-century intellectual history and the life and works of one of its most influential figures. Discover the man behind the historian in this meticulously curated collection.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>