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100 1 _aDahn, Felix,
_d1834-1912
240 1 0 _aBissula. English
245 1 2 _aA Captive of the Roman Eagles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-02
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520 _a"A Captive of the Roman Eagles" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the year 378, the story unfolds against the backdrop of the military conflicts between the Romans and the Alemanni, focusing on the life of a young German woman named Bissula. The novel delves into themes of cultural collision, warfare, and personal relationships amidst the turmoil of this historical period. The opening of the novel introduces a serene yet historically rich landscape around Lake Constance, setting the stage for conflict as Roman forces begin their military expedition against the Alemanni. As the Romans prepare to invade, historical figures like Emperor Valens and Gratianus are mentioned, alongside the tensions brewing between the two cultures. The narrative hints at Bissula's connection to key characters, including her lord, Adalo, and the Roman soldier Herculanus, foreshadowing a web of intrigue and romance that will likely develop as the story progresses. The stage is set for a significant clash, with hints of deeper personal stakes woven into the broader historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRome -- History -- Germanic Invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Fiction
700 1 _aSafford, Mary J.
_q(Mary Joanna),
_d1842-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32220
999 _c73066
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