The Scarlet Banner (Gelimer)

By Felix Dahn

Blood-red banners snap in the desert wind as empires crumble and ancient destinies collide. In the shadowed heart of late antiquity, the fall of the Vandals unfolds with the sweep and grandeur of true historical drama, where the fate of kingdoms is shaped by ambition, betrayal, and the inexorable tides of change. Set against the evocative backdrop of ancient North Africa, this nineteenth-century literary masterpiece immerses readers in a world teetering between the old gods and the new order of the Byzantine Empire era. The story breathes with the peril and promise of the Gothic migration period, capturing both the sweep of history and the intimate struggles of those who lived it. Long unavailable and out of print for decades, this European historical fiction novel has been meticulously restored for today's and future generations by Alpha Editions. Its return to print is not merely a revival but a celebration of a lost gem-a collector's item and a cultural treasure for classic literature readers and history enthusiasts alike. With the narrative artistry reminiscent of Walter Scott's historical sagas and the keen insight into decline and transformation found in Edward Gibbon's chronicles, the novel offers a rare window into the complexities and passions that defined an era on the brink. The drama of conquest and resistance, loyalty and loss, is rendered in vivid, human detail, inviting both casual readers and seasoned collectors to experience the tumult and splendour of a vanished world. As the banners fall and new powers rise, the enduring questions of identity, legacy, and survival echo across the centuries, making this restored edition as vital now as it was in its own time. Alpha Editions presents not just a reprint, but a living testament to the enduring power of story-a cultural treasure newly reclaimed for all who cherish the depths of history and the heights of classic fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374590220
• ISBN13: 9789374590225
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"