The Story Of A Roman Soldier (1899)

By Mark Guy Pearse

Book Overview

""The Story of a Roman Soldier"" is a historical novel written by Mark Guy Pearse and published in 1899. The book tells the story of a Roman soldier named Marcus, who serves in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Nero. The novel follows Marcus' journey from his enlistment in the army to his eventual retirement. The book provides a detailed account of the life of a Roman soldier, including their training, daily routines, and battles. It also explores the political and social climate of ancient Rome, including the corruption and decadence of the ruling class. Throughout the novel, Marcus struggles with his loyalty to the Roman Empire and his own moral code. He faces difficult decisions and challenges, including the temptation of wealth and power, the brutality of war, and the persecution of Christians. Overall, ""The Story of a Roman Soldier"" is a compelling and informative historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of ancient Rome and the life of a Roman soldier. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history or military 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: 1120746191
• ISBN13: 9781120746191
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"