Edward Gibbon, an English historian and member of Parilament in the 18th century, is most known for his six volume work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This work is still highly regarded by both historians and critics, over 200 years after its publication. Giobbon was born in Putney, Surrey,Continue reading “Edward Gibbon: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Remembering the Life and Works of Nadine Gordimer
Nadine Gordimer was a famous South African writer and political activist, using her talents to help shed light on moral and racial issues. She was known for her involvement in HIV/AIDS causes as well as the anti-apartheid movement. She was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991. Nadine Gordimer was born outsideContinue reading “Remembering the Life and Works of Nadine Gordimer”