Letters From Palmyra: By Lucius Manlius To His Friend Marcus Curtius, At Rome (1838)

by William Ware

Book Overview

""Letters from Palmyra: By Lucius Manlius to His Friend Marcus Curtius, at Rome"" is a historical fiction novel written by William Ware and first published in 1838. The book is a collection of letters written by the fictional character Lucius Manlius, a Roman citizen who travels to Palmyra, a city in Syria, during the reign of Emperor Aurelian in the third century AD. The letters are addressed to his friend Marcus Curtius in Rome and describe his experiences in Palmyra, including his interactions with the local people and his observations of their customs and traditions. The novel also includes historical details about the political and social climate of the time, as well as the conflict between Rome and Palmyra. Through Lucius Manlius' letters, the reader gains insight into the daily life and culture of the people of Palmyra, as well as the challenges faced by those living in a city caught between two powerful empires. ""Letters from Palmyra"" is a fascinating and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on an important period in ancient history.Two Volumes In One.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120313880
• ISBN13: 9781120313881
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 668 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"