Roderick The Last Of The Goths is a historical novel written by Robert Southey. The story is set in Spain during the 8th century and follows the life of Roderick, the last king of the Visigoths. The novel begins with Roderick being crowned as the king of the Visigoths and his subsequent struggles to maintain his position in the face of internal strife and external threats from the Moors. The narrative also explores Roderick's personal life, including...
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