<p>In 'Gibbon,' G. M. Young masterfully explores the expanse of Edward Gibbon's monumental work, 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' offering readers an engaging examination of Gibbon's historical methodology, narrative techniques, and enduring impact in the field of historical scholarship. Young meticulously dissects Gibbon's stylistic prowess and erudite irony, placing the work within the broader context of 18th-century Enlightenment th...