Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Letters of Edward Gibbon, with his History of the Crusades is a book written by Edward Gibbon and published in 1880. The book is a collection of Gibbon's personal letters and a biography of his life, along with his historical account of the Crusades. The biography section of the book covers Gibbon's life from his birth in 1737 to his death in 1794. It details his childhood, education, and his eventual rise to fame as a historian with the publication of his seminal work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The biography also explores Gibbon's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his political and religious views.The historical account of the Crusades is a condensed version of Gibbon's original work on the subject, which he published in 1776. In this section of the book, Gibbon provides a detailed analysis of the religious, political, and social factors that led to the Crusades, as well as a description of the major events and battles that took place during this period.Overall, The Life and Letters of Edward Gibbon, with his History of the Crusades provides readers with a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most influential historians of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe, the Middle East, and the Crusades.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
