The Little Emperors (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Duggan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331884097 ISBN 13: 9780331884098

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Step into a sprawling, ash-gray portrait of Rome’s far-flung frontier.

In a mythic Britain, a loyal civil servant guides a fragile province through a web of politics, war, and looming collapse.

Beneath the glare of imperial ambition, a calculating praeses manages harvests, taxes, and the fragile balance between civilian rule and military power. The story follows Felix as he negotiates coins, creditors, and the needs of soldiers, all while watching the Empire drift toward upheaval. A vivid cast of officials, soldiers, and rulers reveals how culture, empire, and personal ambition collide on the edge of Britannia Prima.

• Experience a detailed, character-driven vision of governance under pressure.
• See how finance, administration, and diplomacy shape daily life in a distant province.
• Follow the tension between civilian officials and the army as loyalty, money, and survival intersect.
• Immerse yourself in a world where ancient politics meet personal ambition and duty.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical worlds with political intrigue, vivid settings, and a sense of looming change.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331884097
• ISBN 13: 9780331884098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 251