Empress Octavia: A Romance Of The Reign Of Nero (1900)

By Wilhelm Walloth

Book Overview

Empress Octavia: A Romance Of The Reign Of Nero is a historical fiction novel written by Wilhelm Walloth and published in 1900. The book tells the story of Octavia, the wife of Emperor Nero, and her struggles to maintain her position and influence amidst the chaos of the Roman Empire during the first century AD. The novel explores the political and social dynamics of ancient Rome, including the power struggles between the different factions within the imperial court and the tensions between the ruling class and the common people. It also delves into the personal relationships of the characters, particularly Octavia's tumultuous marriage to Nero and her growing affection for the poet Lucan.Throughout the book, Walloth weaves a complex and engaging narrative that offers a vivid depiction of life in ancient Rome. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns, making for a gripping read. Overall, Empress Octavia: A Romance Of The Reign Of Nero is a fascinating and well-crafted historical novel that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre.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: 1165346222
• ISBN13: 9781165346226
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"