Publisher's Synopsis
""The Victory of the Vanquished"" is a historical novel set in the first century AD, written by Elizabeth Charles. The story follows the life of a young Roman nobleman named Marcus, who finds himself caught up in the tumultuous events of the time. He becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Roman Empire and the Jewish people, as well as the rise of Christianity.As Marcus navigates the complex political and social landscape of ancient Rome, he must also grapple with his own personal struggles. He is torn between his loyalty to his family and his growing sympathies for the oppressed Jewish people. He also struggles with his own faith, as he begins to question the validity of the Roman gods and is drawn to the teachings of the early Christians.Throughout the novel, Charles weaves together historical events and figures with fictional characters and plotlines, creating a rich and engaging story that captures the complexities of life in ancient Rome. The novel explores themes of power, religion, loyalty, and identity, as well as the enduring human struggle for justice and freedom. Ultimately, ""The Victory of the Vanquished"" is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history.1871. Elizabeth (Rundle) Charles was a gifted poet, musician, painter, and author. She is the noted writer of The Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family. This book begins: It was the eve of the Triumph of Germanicus. The Roman camp on the hills above the Campagna was hushed in sleep. A tall fair woman-one of the German captives who were to grace the triumph-had crept to the door of one of the tents, and was gazing with her eyes dreamily fixed on the long reach of Roman Road which stretched before her into the darkness.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.