Project Gutenberg 2008-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 50 Dahn, Felix 1834 1912 Tukiainen, Werneri Ein Kampf um Rom. Finnish Taistelu Roomasta I Historiallinen romaani Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Taistelu Roomasta I" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work intricately explores the turbulent period of the Gothic Wars, focusing on the fate of the Ostrogoths in Italy, particularly through the lives of key figures like Theoderic the Great and his advisors. Through its vivid portrayal of characters and dramatic events, the novel delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for survival amidst the shifting sands of power. The opening of "Taistelu Roomasta I" sets a somber and foreboding tone as it introduces the character of Hildebrand, an elderly warrior awaiting the arrival of his comrades on a stormy night in Ravenna. As they gather by the remnants of an ancient temple, a sense of impending crisis unfolds. Hildebrand reveals his deep concerns about their king, Theoderic, who is gravely ill, and the potential threats posed by external foes like Justinianus. Throughout their conversation, the men express conflicting views on their fate, hinting at their loyalty to the Gothic nation while foreseeing treachery from both within and outside. This tension lays the groundwork for the coming struggle, underscoring the precarious position of the Goths as they confront the complexities of loyalty and identity in a land fraught with danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Rome -- History -- Empire, 284-476 -- Fiction Byzantine Empire -- Fiction Rome -- History -- Germanic Invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Fiction PT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1244432 1244371 2024-10-11T09:22:47.466049 2023-09-11T11:46:18.112177 text/html text/html 1244425 1244364 2024-10-11T09:22:47.983021 2023-09-11T11:46:18.413148 text/html text/html 513563 2024-10-11T09:23:06.016940 application/epub+zip 534544 2024-10-11T09:22:51.195996 application/epub+zip 534544 2024-10-11T09:22:49.359044 application/epub+zip 976925 2024-10-11T09:23:17.005885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 879408 2024-10-11T09:23:04.425913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 862655 2022-09-12T08:42:04.569371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1067428 1067419 2024-10-11T09:22:46.265019 2023-09-11T11:46:17.241133 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1021839 2008-08-11T07:23:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 393312 2008-08-11T07:23:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19887 2024-10-11T09:23:17.159857 application/rdf+xml 13788 2024-10-11T09:22:49.921000 image/jpeg 3641 2024-10-11T09:22:49.639003 image/jpeg 503251 2024-10-11T09:22:48.092032 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia