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Rome Or Death! (1873)

Rome Or Death! (1873)

Alfred Austin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104459987
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Rome or Death! is a historical novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1873. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the story of a young Christian woman named Agatha who is persecuted for her beliefs. Agatha is imprisoned and tortured by the Roman authorities but refuses to renounce her faith. Meanwhile, a group of conspirators plot to overthrow Nero and restore the Republic. The novel explores themes of faith, persecution, and political intrigue in ancient Rome. Austin’s writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the city and its people, as well as his attention to historical detail. Overall, Rome or Death! is an engaging and thought-provoking read for fans of historical fiction and ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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