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"Gibbon" written by means of James Cotter Morison is an in-depth biography of the eminent historian Edward Gibbon, first-class recognized for his epic work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." Morison gives readers a complete evaluate of Gibbon's lifestyles, from his early life in England to his educational aspirations and literary accomplishments. The biography appears into Gibbon's childhood, his research at Oxford University, and his prolonged travels around Europe. Morison delves into Gibbon's highbrow development and fascination with records, philosophy, and literature, which subsequently drove him to start on his big historical endeavor. Morison's storyline revolves round Gibbon's magnum opus, "The Decline and Fall," which converted the have a look at of Roman records and continues to be taken into consideration a seminal painting in the discipline. Morison examines Gibbon's method, storytelling fashion, and interpretation of historical activities, supplying perception into the writer's motivations and affects. Morison also investigates Gibbon's personal existence, consisting of his interactions with own family, friends, and coworkers, as well as his political and spiritual beliefs. Morison's diligent research and scholarly evaluation provide a brilliant portrayal of Gibbon as a complicated and multidimensional individual whose impact maintains to reverberate in the have a look at of records even today.

James Cotter Morison provides a comprehensive biography of the English historian Edward Gibbon, best known for his monumental work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Drawing on extensive research, Morison offers a detailed portrait of Gibbon's life and intellectual legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Described by his biographer as the author of 'monumental and supreme' histories, Edward Gibbon (1737-94) is widely acknowledged as a major figure of the Enlightenment and the father of modern historical scholarship. However, despite these epithets, the personal life of one of the eighteenth century's most successful authors remains unknown to many of his readers. Published in the first series of English Men of Letters in 1878 (and going into a second edition in the same year), this biography by James Cotter Morison (1832-88) provides a learned but accessible account of the man who wrote The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Starting with a childhood plagued by ill health and infirmity, and covering Gibbon's time in the militia and travelling on the Grand Tour, Morison leads readers through a life which was apparently unremarkable, but in fact resulted in a work of enduring scholarly achievement.

CONTENTSGibbon's Early Life Up To the Time of His Leaving OxfordAt LausanneIn the MilitiaThe Italian JourneyLiterary Schemes. - The History of Switzerland - Dissertation on the Sixth Eneid. - Father's Death. - Settlement in LondonLife in London. - Parliament. - The Board of Trade. - The Decline and Fall. - Migration to LausanneThe First Three Volumes of the Decline and FallThe Last Ten Years of His Life at LausanneThe Last Three Volumes of the Decline and FallLast Illness. - Death. - Conclusion

James Cotter Morison was also the author of biographies of Thomas Babington Macaulay and Edward Gibbon.

This work, first published in 1863 by the Victorian essayist and political reformer James Cotter Morison (1832-88), presents a vivid and lively account of the twelfth-century reformer Saint Bernard and his tumultuous era, from the foundation of the Abbey of Clairvaux to the preaching of the Second Crusade.