{"product_id":"history-of-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-8v-folio-society-vgc","title":"History of the Decline \u0026 Fall of the Roman Empire Gibbon Folio Society 2000 VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe History of the Decline \u0026amp; Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon. (8v.) Reprints of first Folio edition. Bound in cream vegetable parchment decorated in gold. Cream endleaves with maps in dark blue. Two red four-volume slipcases titled and decorated in gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the monumental achievements of historical writing. Across eight volumes, Gibbon traces the transformation of the Roman world from the height of imperial power through political instability, religious change, invasion and the later Byzantine Empire. His vast scope, elegant prose and critical approach to sources make the work one of the enduring classics of historical scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. A few very small dents and marks to cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986027204947,"sku":"2026_09_35_23375","price":101.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_8b5c77e3-6ef0-4faa-9a1f-784fefb367cb.jpg?v=1789765832","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/history-of-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-roman-empire-8v-folio-society-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}