Best of
Classics

1788

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume III


Edward Gibbon - 1788
    Sceptical about Christianity, sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political leaders often achieve the exact opposite of what they intend, Gibbon was both alert to the broad pattern of events and significant revealing details.

The Federalist Papers


Alexander Hamilton - 1788
    Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.

The Natural History of Selborne


Gilbert White - 1788
    It was first published in 1789 by his brother Benjamin. It has been continuously in print since then, with nearly 300 editions up to 2007