The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. With Notes by Dean Milman and M.Guizot. Edited with additional notes by William Smith. 8 vols. (complete).

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: John Murray 1855. 8vo. An unsophisticated set bound uniformly in boards with morocco titling label to spines. Marbled edges. A good set complete with engrv. portrait and 4 fold. engrv. maps. NOTE: "Gibbon's great book is still read for pleasure and information ... The vigour of his narrative the elegance of his prose and the sharpness of his irony still have power to enthral and delight ..." (C.V. Wedgwood).