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A carregar... A Struggle for Rome (1876)por Felix Dahn
   Nenhum(a) Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro.  robeik | May 22, 2017 |    ) Schatkoffer | Jul 30, 2012 | ) Jamie638 | Jun 5, 2010 |  ) moricsala | Oct 18, 2007 | Vielen bekannten Autoren wie Hilde Domin, Peter Härtling oder Günter Grass erging es nicht anders als Marcel Reich-Ranicki: Der Zug der Ostgoten nach Ravenna unter Theoderich, die kurze Zeit der Herrschaft unter seinen Recken mit der Lichtgestalt des Totila, der schaurig-schöne Untergang am Vesuv mit dem heroischen Teja, wobei die schönen Damen, der philosophische Ränkeschmied Cethegus und der kluge Heerführer Narses das dramatische Geschehen prachtvoll ausschmücken – all dies ist so wohl komponiert und eindrucksvoll ins Bild gesetzt, dass es unvergesslich bleibt. Jedenfalls kann es bis heute kein historischer Roman eines deutschen Autors an Popularität mit diesem Werk aufnehmen. Woher diese Wirkungsmächtigkeit rührt, dass selbst Bismarck, als eingefleischter Belletristikverächter bekannt, dieses Buch angeblich sogar zweimal las, erzählt ein ausführliches Nachwort von Hans-Rüdiger Schwab Quelle: Amazon.de  hbwiesbaden | Jan 7, 2011 | sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
The second volume in this special two volume Leonaur edition The scholarship of Felix Dahn on matters concerning the Roman Empire-particularly as it touched upon the lands and people of what is now Germany-is well known and of the highest order. Dahn made several successful forays into the world of fiction, combining his academic knowledge with tales of adventure and drama set within the ancient world he knew so well. However, it is widely accepted that his magnum opus of the times of the Goths and Romans is the monumental, A Struggle for Rome, published originally in three volumes. Leonaur is pleased to re-present this classic work of fiction in its entirety within two substantial volumes for your reading pleasure. The narrative of the story is presented in sequential chapters throughout the entire work so this two volume edition in no way compromises the original. The setting for the story is principally between the years 526 to 553 A.D. Rome has long been divided into the Western and Eastern Empires. Justinian rules the Byzantines of the east and the Rome of the west is now ruled by the Ostrogoths. Their king, Theodoric has just died and there are those who plan to take advantage of the ensuing period of instability. Justinian plans to reintegrate the Western Empire-by force-into a great new empire, but there are Goths who seek to maintain their hold on Italy by taking power for themselves. A third force has also arisen, these are the traditional Romans who wish to rebuild the greatest city state the world has ever known so that it once again becomes great and free of the influence of the people of the north or the east. The stage is thus set for an engrossing tale of intrigue, violence and high drama on and off the field of conflict. Available in softcover and hardcover with dust jacket. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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However, the story as told by Felix Dahn is majestic. The Goths portrayed as kind and inclusive, but yet pagan. On the other hand there are the cruel, cynical and conniving Romans and Byzantines, but nominally Christian.
Central to the story is the prefect of Rome, the fictional character Cathegus, who is both brilliant and brave, and also manipulative and most untrustworthy. As fictional as he is, the author has woven him into the true story as it appears to be understood (not by me, but according to the translator), with the Romans keen to be rid of the Goths and remain independent, and the Byzantines keen to regain the Western part of their Empire.
It a massive book, but really worth the effort to read. (