Publisher's Synopsis
The Gladiators: A Tale of Rome and Judaea V1 is a historical novel written by George Whyte-Melville. The story is set in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero and revolves around the lives of two gladiators, Beric and his friend, Stephanus. Beric, a native of Britain, is captured and sold into slavery, eventually becoming a gladiator. Stephanus, on the other hand, is a Christian who is also sold into slavery and becomes a gladiator. The two friends are pitted against each other in the arena, but their friendship and loyalty to each other remain strong. The novel explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, love, and faith in the face of persecution. It also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the conflict between the Roman Empire and the Jews. The characters in the book are well-developed and the plot is fast-paced, with plenty of action and suspense. The Gladiators: A Tale of Rome and Judaea V1 is a captivating read that provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of ancient Rome and the lives of gladiators.Volume One of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141797561X.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.
