Gaium Mucium Scaevolam Cordum Regis Parricidam...

By Christoph Ludwig Crell

"Gaium Mucium Scaevolam Cordum Regis Parricidam" recounts the legendary tale of Gaius Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman nobleman who attempted to assassinate King Lars Porsena of Clusium during the war between Rome and Clusium. This historical account delves into the details of Mucius's daring infiltration of the Etruscan camp, his capture, and his famous act of bravery in thrusting his hand into a fire to demonstrate Roman courage to Porsena. The narrative explores the themes of Roman valor, patriotism, and the willingness to sacrifice oneself for the greater good of the Republic.

Crell's work examines the historical and cultural context of Mucius's actions, shedding light on the values and beliefs that shaped Roman society. This compelling story of heroism and sacrifice continues to resonate with readers interested in ancient Roman history and the timeless virtues of courage and dedication to one's country.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1272374939
• ISBN13: 9781272374938
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"