# “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” Isn’t Saying What You Think It Is

- Published: 2026-07-13T12:36:48Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T15:47:29Z
- Section: Education
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/opinion/edward-gibbon-empires-fall.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Education
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In the same year as America’s founding, Edward Gibbon wrote “Decline and Fall.” 250 years later, it still holds lessons for us.

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