Books by Edward Gibbon
“It’s a formidable task to read it, but it’s very readable, because although Gibbon was humourless about himself, he has a tremendous sense of humour about the rest of the world.” Read more...
The Best Books on the History of Christianity
Diarmaid MacCulloch, Theologians & Historians of Religion
Interviews where books by Edward Gibbon were recommended
The Best Books on the History of Christianity, recommended by Diarmaid MacCulloch
How can one get to grips with a subject as huge as the history of Christianity, a 2000 year-old religion with adherents in every corner of the globe? The popular and distinguished Oxford historian, Diarmaid MacCulloch, recommends books that will help you make a start.
The best books on Ancient Rome, recommended by Tom Holland
How accurate is what we think we know about the Romans? Tom Holland, the author of Rubicon, tells us about the exercise of power, the staging of ceremony and the influence of religion in ancient Rome. If you’ve enjoyed these recommendations you might be interested in our interview on the best books on Ancient Greece.
