A Captive Of The Roman Eagles (1902)

By Mary J Tr Safford and Felix Dahn

Book Overview

A Captive of the Roman Eagles, written by Felix Dahn and published in 1902, is a historical fiction novel set in ancient Rome. The story follows the life of a young Germanic warrior named Arminius, who is taken captive by the Roman Empire and forced to serve as a soldier in their army. Arminius, who is fiercely independent and proud of his Germanic heritage, struggles to adapt to life as a Roman soldier and longs to escape and return to his homeland. As the story unfolds, Arminius finds himself torn between his loyalty to his fellow Germans and his duty to the Roman Empire. He becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the Roman court and must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals in order to survive. Along the way, he falls in love with a Roman noblewoman named Thusnelda, who shares his passion for independence and freedom. A Captive of the Roman Eagles is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history. It offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in ancient Rome, as well as a nuanced exploration of the complex relationships between conquerors and the conquered. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, this book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and tales of adventure.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437448313
• ISBN13: 9781437448313
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"