Gibbon, Edward

Edward Gibbon was an 18th-century British historian renowned for his work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." His detailed and scholarly approach examined the reasons behind the Roman Empire's collapse, blending history, philosophy, and critical analysis. Gibbon's work is considered a foundational text in historical writing, emphasizing the importance of secular inquiry and evidence-based analysis. His writing style is elegant and thorough, influencing both historical scholarship and wider public understanding of ancient Rome's rise and fall.