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To what extent has Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire stood the test of time?
What do you think Gibbon's main contribution to historical writing was?
Gibbon's main contribution was his use of rationalism and his rejection of superstition and mythology in historical writing. He believed in the importance of empirical evidence and critical inquiry, and his work helped to set new standards for historical writing in the Western world.