Gibbon's Journey From Geneva To Rome: His Journal From April 20 To October 2, 1764 - Hardcover

Gibbon's Journey From Geneva To Rome: His Journal From April 20 To October 2, 1764 is a book written by Georges A. Bonnard. The book is a detailed account of the journey made by Edward Gibbon, the famous historian, from Geneva to Rome in the year 1764. The journey lasted for six months, and during this time, Gibbon kept a journal in which he recorded his observations and experiences.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of Gibbon and the world he lived in. It gives readers a glimpse into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he encountered on his journey. The book also sheds light on the political and social climate of Europe during the mid-18th century.The author, Georges A. Bonnard, has done an excellent job of editing and annotating Gibbon's journal, making it accessible to modern readers. The book is filled with interesting anecdotes, descriptions of historical landmarks, and Gibbon's reflections on the people and places he visited.Overall, Gibbon's Journey From Geneva To Rome: His Journal From April 20 To October 2, 1764 is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the life of Edward Gibbon. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment era.Illustrators Include Bernardo Bellotto, Ignazio Sclopis Del Borgo, Thomas Patch And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.