John Gibson Lockhart / William Blackwood
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Valerius V1: A Roman Story is a historical novel written by John Gibson Lockhart and originally published in 1835. The novel is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the story of Valerius, a young Roman soldier who becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal drama.Valerius is a brave and honorable soldier who is sent on a mission to retrieve a stolen treasure from a band of thieves. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Julia, who is the daughter of a powerful senator. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Julia is already engaged to another man, and by the political machinations of her father and his allies.As Valerius tries to navigate the treacherous political landscape of ancient Rome and win Julia’s heart, he is also faced with dangerous enemies who are determined to stop him at any cost. The novel is full of action, romance, and political intrigue, and provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in ancient Rome.Lockhart’s writing is known for its vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail, and Valerius V1 is no exception. The novel is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, Roman culture, or historical fiction in general.In Two Volumes. 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.
