A Struggle for Rome: A Late Antique Epic of the Ostrogothic Kingdom's Fall and Byzantium's Reconquest of Sixth-Century Italy - Softcover
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Felix Dahn's A Struggle for Rome is a grand historical novel of late antiquity, dramatizing the fall of the Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy after Theodoric and the devastating Gothic War against Byzantium. Moving among figures such as Amalasuntha, Belisarius, Totila, Teia, and Narses, the narrative blends romance, statecraft, military spectacle, and tragic national destiny. Its style is expansive and rhetorical, indebted to nineteenth-century epic realism and to the period's fascination with the "Migration Age" as a crucible of European identity. Dahn was not merely a novelist but a distinguished German jurist, historian, and professor, deeply immersed in Germanic law, early medieval institutions, and the political imagination of peoples and nations. His scholarship on the Germanic tribes and his own era's nationalist debates shaped the book's central concerns: loyalty, cultural survival, heroic leadership, and the moral costs of imperial ambition. Readers drawn to historically informed fiction, classical political tragedy, and sweeping narratives of civilizational transition will find this novel rewarding. It is best approached as both an absorbing reconstruction of sixth-century Italy and a revealing monument of nineteenth-century German historical consciousness.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'A Struggle for Rome,' Felix Dahn intricately weaves a historical narrative set during the turbulent decline of the Western Roman Empire. The novel combines elements of romance, adventure, and philosophy, portraying the struggles of its characters against the backdrop of a society in chaos. Dahn's literary style is marked by vivid descriptions and a complex interplay between personal and political conflicts, reflecting his deep engagement with the romantic ideals of his time, as well as his scholarly knowledge of history. This poignant tale not only illuminates the fall of Rome but also serves as a commentary on the perennial human struggle between power and morality, making it a significant work in the historical fiction genre of the late 19th century. Felix Dahn, a scholar and legal expert, was deeply influenced by his passion for history and his roots in German Romanticism. His academic background allowed him to meticulously research the period, infusing the narrative with authentic historical detail. Dahn, who was also an advocate for the unification of Germany, uses the story to explore themes of national identity and sacrifice, which reflect the cultural milieu of his own era and aspirations. This novel is highly recommended for readers intrigued by classic historical fiction and those seeking to understand the complexities of a civilization in decline. Dahn's masterful storytelling invites readers to not only engage with the past but also to reflect on the timeless struggles of humanity, making 'A Struggle for Rome' a compelling and thought-provoking read. 564 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9788028377052
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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Felix Dahn s A Struggle for Rome is a historical novel set in the tumultuous times of the Roman Empire s decline. The book follows the power struggle between the Germanic tribes and the Romans, as well as the internal political intrigues of both civilizat. Seller Inventory # 1672940125
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