I recently finished reading the first volume of Felix Dahn's "Ein Kampf um Rom" and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Set in Germania during the fifth century, the novel follows the tumultuous events leading up to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West.
Dahn's attention to historical detail is impeccable, transporting the reader back in time to a world filled with political intrigue, brutal battles, and complex relationships. The characters are well-developed and nuanced, each with their own motivations and desires that drive the plot forward.
What I particularly appreciated about this novel was Dahn's ability to weave together historical fact with fictional storytelling, creating a narrative that is both engaging and informative. The pace is fast-paced, with plenty of action and plot twists to keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
Overall, I would highly recommend the first volume of "Ein Kampf um Rom" to anyone with an interest in historical fiction or the fall of the Roman Empire. I am eagerly looking forward to diving into the second volume and continuing this epic tale.
First Page:
Ein Kampf um Rom. Historischer Roman
von
Felix Dahn.
Motto: »Wenn etwas ist, gewalt'ger als das Schicksal So ist's der Mut, der's unerschüttert trägt« Geibel.
Erster Band.
48. Auflage.
Leipzig, Druck und Verlag von Breitkopf und Härtel. 1906.
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Meinem
lieben Freund und Kollegen
Ludwig Friedländer
zu eigen.
INHALT
Vorwort. Erstes Buch. Theoderich. Erstes Kapitel. Zweites Kapitel. Drittes Kapitel. Viertes Kapitel. Fünftes Kapitel. Sechstes Kapitel. Siebentes Kapitel. Zweites Buch. Athalarich. Erstes Kapitel. Zweites Kapitel. Drittes Kapitel. Viertes Kapitel. Fünftes Kapitel. Sechstes Kapitel. Siebentes Kapitel. Achtes Kapitel. Neuntes Kapitel. Zehntes Kapitel. Elftes Kapitel... Continue reading book >>
