The Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon Esq

<p>This is Volume 2 of The Miscellaneous Works of Edward Gibbon Esq. With Memoirs of His Life and Writings offering a fascinating collection of essays historical reflections and personal insights from the renowned historian. Edited with care this volume provides a comprehensive view into Gibbon's intellectual pursuits beyond his monumental Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.</p> <p>Included are various essays on literature history and philosophy showcasing Gibbon's vast knowledge and elegant prose style. The memoirs offer a personal glimpse into his life thoughts and the social and intellectual milieu of 18th-century Europe. This collection compiled by John Holroyd Earl of Sheffield is invaluable for scholars and enthusiasts interested in Gibbon's complete works and the intellectual history of his time. Readers will appreciate the depth and breadth of Gibbon's mind making this volume a lasting contribution to literary and historical scholarship.</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>