Stilicho, Or The Impending Fall Of Rome: A Historical Tragedy (1860)

By George Mallam

Book Overview

Stilicho, Or The Impending Fall Of Rome: A Historical Tragedy is a book written by George Mallam in 1860. The book is a historical tragedy that tells the story of Stilicho, a Roman general who served as the chief military advisor to Emperor Theodosius I. The story is set in the early 5th century, during the decline of the Roman Empire.The book follows Stilicho's rise to power and his efforts to save Rome from the invading Visigoths. Stilicho is depicted as a brave and loyal general who is willing to do whatever it takes to protect the empire. However, he faces many challenges, including political intrigue and betrayal from those closest to him.As the story progresses, Stilicho's fortunes begin to decline, and he is eventually accused of treason and executed. The book ends with the fall of Rome and the beginning of the Dark Ages.Overall, Stilicho, Or The Impending Fall Of Rome: A Historical Tragedy is a gripping tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and the decline of a once-great empire. Mallam's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this book a must-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: 1104471256
• ISBN13: 9781104471255
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"