Overview
On The Palatine is a historical novel written by Romolo Ducci and published in 1922. The story takes place in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Augustus and follows the life of a young patrician named Marcus Curtius. Marcus is a talented and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a great statesman and serving his country.As he rises through the ranks of Roman society, Marcus becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal relationships. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Livia, who is the daughter of a powerful senator. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Livia is already engaged to another man.Meanwhile, Marcus's political ambitions are threatened by a rival patrician named Lucius Tarquinius. Tarquinius is a cunning and ruthless politician who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. As Marcus and Tarquinius compete for power and influence, they become entangled in a dangerous game of political maneuvering and betrayal.Throughout the novel, Ducci paints a vivid and detailed picture of life in ancient Rome, from the grandeur of the imperial palace to the squalor of the city's slums. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and ambition, showing how these powerful emotions can both inspire and corrupt those who pursue them.Overall, On The Palatine is a gripping and immersive historical novel that will transport readers back in time to the fascinating world of ancient Rome.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781120749901
- ISBN-10: 1120749905
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: December 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.66 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.93 pounds
- Page Count: 314
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