Nathanael Richards' Tragedy Of Messallina: The Roman Emperesse (1910)

By Arthur Rowland Skemp and Nathanael Richards

Book Overview

Nathanael Richards' Tragedy of Messallina: The Roman Empress is a historical novel published in 1910. The book tells the story of Valeria Messalina, the third wife of Emperor Claudius, who was notorious for her scandalous behavior and political machinations. The novel follows Messalina's rise to power, her various affairs, and her eventual downfall. The book is written in a style that blends historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling, and it offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome. Nathanael Richards was an American author and historian who specialized in ancient Roman history, and this book is considered one of his most important works. Overall, the Tragedy of Messallina offers an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in Roman history or historical fiction.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: 1164098608
• ISBN13: 9781164098607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"