Libyssa (1898)

By Edward Farquhar

Book Overview

Libyssa is a historical novel written by Edward Farquhar in 1898. Set in the ancient city of Libyssa, the novel follows the story of a young Roman soldier named Marcus who is sent to the city to quell a rebellion. Along the way, he falls in love with a local woman named Cleo, who is also involved in the rebellion. As Marcus becomes more involved in the conflict, he begins to question his loyalty to Rome and his duty as a soldier. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between personal values and duty to one's country. Through vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, Farquhar paints a picture of a society in turmoil and the individuals caught in the middle. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and ancient 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: 1164860429
• ISBN13: 9781164860426
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"