Edward Gibbon Quote

In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief.


The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776–88) ch. 3


In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief.

In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief.

In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief.

In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief.