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Quote by Edward Gibbon

I have described the triumph of barbarism and religion.

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The speaker says they have portrayed a victory for two forces: “barbarism” and “religion.” “Triumph” means that these forces have prevailed or gained power. The wording presents their success together, but without further context it does not explain what “barbarism” refers to or whether the statement is meant as praise or criticism.

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Christian Classics Ethereal Library
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