The Romance Of The Emperor Octavian (1844) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104664930)

The Romance of the Emperor Octavian is a historical novel written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1844. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the life of Octavian, who later became the first emperor of Rome. The novel is a mixture of romance, adventure, and political intrigue.The story begins with Octavian as a young man, living in Rome with his mother. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Cleopatra, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, their love is forbidden, as Cleopatra is already promised to another man. Octavian and Cleopatra are forced to keep their love a secret, and they eventually elope.After their escape, Octavian becomes embroiled in the political intrigues of Rome. He becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the current emperor, and he rises to power himself. Octavian becomes the first emperor of Rome, and he and Cleopatra rule together as a powerful couple.The Romance of the Emperor Octavian is a thrilling tale of love, power, and betrayal. It is a vivid portrayal of ancient Rome and the complex political and social structures of the time. The novel is 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.

Author: James Orchard Halliwell
ISBN-10: 1104664933
ISBN-13: 9781104664930
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d