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The expressive design of the 1946 edition of Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a work of art in and of itself. The book's cover, spine, and interior illustrations were all created by the renowned artist Clarence P. Hornung, who was known for his dramatic and evocative designs. The cover of the book features a depiction of the Roman Empire at its height, … [Read more...] about The expressive design of the 1946 edition of Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire