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ISBN
4064066355999
Genre
Algemeen
Verschenen
30-08-2021
Bindwijze
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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Good Press
Auteur(s)
G. M. Young
Gibbon
Unveiling the Legacy of the Enlightenment Historian
G. M. Young
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€1,99
In
"Gibbon,"
G.
M.
Young
delivers
a
nuanced
exploration
of
Edward
Gibbon,
the
celebrated
historian
known
for
his
seminal
work,
"The
History
of
the
Decline
and
Fall
of
the
Roman
Empire."
Young's
narrative
style
intertwines
meticulous
biography
with
profound
intellectual
analysis,
offering
readers
a
vivid
portrayal
of
Gibbon's
life
against
the
backdrop
of
Enlightenment
thought.
The
text
delves
into
the
complexity
of
historical
interpretation,
examining
Gibbon's
methodologies
while
situating
his
work
within
the
landscape
of
18th-century
historiography'Äîa
time
marked
by
evolving
political
ideas
and
emerging
secular
perspectives
on
history.
G.
M.
Young,
a
notable
scholar
in
his
own
right,
possessed
a
deep
appreciation
for
historical
narrative
that
likely
informed
his
examination
of
Gibbon.
His
academic
pursuits
and
previous
writings
reflect
a
steadfast
commitment
to
understanding
the
interplay
between
history
and
literature.
Young'Äôs
own
experiences
as
a
historian
and
his
engagement
with
the
literary
world
illuminate
the
motivations
behind
his
close
reading
of
Gibbon'Äôs
contributions
and
the
broader
implications
within
historical
discourse.
This
book
is
highly
recommended
for
historians,
literary
scholars,
and
anyone
intrigued
by
the
intellectual
currents
of
the
Enlightenment.
Young'Äôs
thoughtful
analysis
not
only
provides
insight
into
Gibbon'Äôs
enduring
legacy
but
also
encourages
readers
to
ponder
the
relationship
between
history
and
narrative'Äîa
discourse
as
relevant
today
as
in
Gibbon's time.
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