02084cam a22002893u 4500 25096 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-18 "The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2" by Henry William Herbert is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set during the tumultuous times of Cicero, Cato, and Catiline, it delves into the dark intrigues and political schemes that contributed to the downfall of the Roman Republic. The story weaves through the lives of significant historical figures, highlighting the character of Catiline and the chaos surrounding the political landscape of Rome at this time. The opening of the novel introduces us to a wealthy Roman patrician’s house near the Forum, emphasizing its stark, antiquated simplicity amidst the grandeur of Rome. It sets a somber atmosphere filled with tension between the political factions of the time, highlighting characters like Aulus Fulvius, a young noble embroiled in scandal, and his father, a stern senator. As the crowd gathers, the dialogue hints at Catiline's treachery and the brewing insurrection against the Senate. The narrative captures the desperate situation as characters engage in discussions fraught with fear and vengeance, bringing the reader into the heart of the political drama and setting the stage for the conflicts that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25096 66097 66097