Romulus And Remus: Or Rome Was Not Built In A Day (1859)

Romulus and Remus: Or Rome Was Not Built in a Day is a historical novel written by Thomas Francis Dillon Croker in 1859. The book tells the story of the founding of Rome, focusing on the legendary twin brothers Romulus and Remus. The novel is set in ancient Italy and follows the brothers from their birth to their eventual conflict and Romulus' founding of the city of Rome.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage in the brothers' lives. The first part tells the story of their birth and upbringing, including their rescue by a she-wolf and their eventual discovery by a shepherd. The second part follows the brothers as they grow into young men and begin to build their own settlements. This section also introduces the character of Tarquin, a powerful Etruscan king who becomes a key player in the brothers' story.The final part of the book focuses on the conflict between Romulus and Remus, which ultimately leads to Remus' death and Romulus' founding of Rome. The novel also includes a number of subplots and minor characters, including the brothers' wives and the various tribes and peoples that they encounter throughout their journey.Overall, Romulus and Remus: Or Rome Was Not Built in a Day is a classic historical novel that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of the most important founding myths in Western civilization. Through its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world and the origins of one of the world's most enduring empires.A Classical, And What One May Call A Most Absurdly Ridiculous Burlesque, In One Act.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.