Piso And The Praefect V3: Or The Ancients Off Their Stilts (1837)

By Anonymous and Piso

Book Overview

Piso and the Praefect V3: Or The Ancients Off Their Stilts is a book written by Piso and published in 1837. It is a historical novel set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. The book follows the life of Piso, a wealthy Roman citizen who becomes disillusioned with the corruption and decadence of his society.Piso's journey takes him through the highest echelons of Roman society, including the Praetorian Guard and the Imperial Court. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters that includes senators, gladiators, and courtesans.The book is notable for its critique of the excesses of ancient Rome, as well as its portrayal of the struggle between traditional Roman values and the decadence of the ruling class. Piso's journey is also a moral one, as he strives to find a way to live a virtuous life in a society that has lost its way.Overall, Piso and the Praefect V3: Or The Ancients Off Their Stilts is a thought-provoking and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on ancient Rome and its values.In Three Volumes.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: 1167248376
• ISBN13: 9781167248375
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"