Quote Originally Posted by Rick
I think it's in public domain now. Check out

http://www.ccel.org/ccel/gibbon/decline/

Rick
Ah, yes, Rick--Gibbon's voluminous account of the Fall. This should be the first destination for people who want to delve into the Fall. However, just one word of caution: there are some authorities who say that Gibbon's account should not be taken as THE total source--it should be compared with the accounts of other sources. Just like Herodotus--his Greek History should not be taken totally as we moderns recognize history, as he includes some hearsays, myths, and legends (I think, Thucydides the Father of Modern History should be taken more seriously, as he bases his writings on first-hand accounts. Or Xenophon too.) Likewise with the tales of Josephus regarding the Jewish Wars--some of his accounts are hearsays. But, at any rate, I still consider Gibbon's work as monumental, despite everything.

Yo, Upxl: great stuff you have given us here, man. I take my hat off to you.

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