02474cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450079001482640051002273000047002783360026003253370026003513380036003775000031004135080109004445201385005535340045019386530023019836530024020066530059020308560042020899990017021318532UtSlPG20260610133223.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhite, Edward Lucas,d1866-193410aAndivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire" by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Andivius Hedulio, a Roman nobleman navigating the complexities of life and misfortune during the Roman Empire, particularly in the troubled days under Emperor Commodus. The narrative hints at themes of nobility, societal expectations, and the personal trials faced by those of status, providing a backdrop of historical context woven into a personal tale.  At the start of the story, Hedulio reflects on the moment his life took a drastic turn from tranquility to chaos, marking the beginning of his troubles intertwined with imperial politics and personal relationships. He recounts his wealth and favorable standing, hoping to marry a wealthy widow, when a sudden visit from an unexpected guest disrupts his calm life. This prompt encounter foreshadows a descent into conflict as he navigates the feuds between powerful neighbors while dealing with tenants and the complexities of Roman society. The opening serves to establish Hedulio's character as a man caught between ambition and the whims of fate, hinting at the broader themes of loyalty, power, and the unpredictable nature of life during the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aNobility -- Fiction  aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532  c50514d50514