Publisher's Synopsis
""Julia of Baiae, or the Days of Nero: A Story of the Martyrs"" is a historical novel written by John Walker Brown and published in 1843. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young woman named Julia, who is the daughter of a wealthy senator. Julia falls in love with a Christian man named Marcus, who is a member of a persecuted religious group. As Julia learns more about the Christian faith, she becomes increasingly sympathetic to their cause and eventually converts to Christianity herself. However, her newfound beliefs put her in danger as Nero intensifies his persecution of Christians. Along with Marcus and other members of the Christian community, Julia must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Rome and find a way to survive in a world that is hostile to their beliefs. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and persecution and provides a vivid depiction of life in 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.
