Julia Of Baiae, Or The Days Of Nero: A Story Of The Martyrs (1843)

By John Walker Brown

Book Overview

""Julia of Baiae, or The Days of Nero: A Story of the Martyrs"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Walker Brown and originally published in 1843. The book is set during the reign of the infamous Roman Emperor Nero and follows the story of Julia, a wealthy and beautiful young woman living in the luxurious coastal town of Baiae. Julia's life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes a Christian and must face persecution for her beliefs. Along with her fellow believers, Julia endures torture and imprisonment, all while trying to maintain her faith in the face of adversity. The novel is a gripping tale of love, faith, and sacrifice, and provides a vivid depiction of life in ancient Rome. Through Julia's story, readers are transported to a time of political turmoil, religious persecution, and moral decay. Overall, ""Julia of Baiae, or The Days of Nero: A Story of the Martyrs"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in human history.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: 1104774682
• ISBN13: 9781104774684
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"