02084cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500300015226400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036852012340039953400450163365300560167885600430173499900170177725096UtSlPG20260610133556.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHerbert, Henry William,d1807-185814aThe Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-04-18  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25096  c66097d66097