Project Gutenberg 2008-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 133 Dahn, Felix 1834 1912 Tukiainen, Werneri Ein Kampf um Rom. Finnish Taistelu Roomasta I Historiallinen romaani Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Struggle_for_Rome Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Kampf_um_Rom Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Taistelu Roomasta I" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work intricately explores the turbulent period of the Gothic Wars, focusing on the fate of the Ostrogoths in Italy, particularly through the lives of key figures like Theoderic the Great and his advisors. Through its vivid portrayal of characters and dramatic events, the novel delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for survival amidst the shifting sands of power. The opening of "Taistelu Roomasta I" sets a somber and foreboding tone as it introduces the character of Hildebrand, an elderly warrior awaiting the arrival of his comrades on a stormy night in Ravenna. As they gather by the remnants of an ancient temple, a sense of impending crisis unfolds. Hildebrand reveals his deep concerns about their king, Theoderic, who is gravely ill, and the potential threats posed by external foes like Justinianus. Throughout their conversation, the men express conflicting views on their fate, hinting at their loyalty to the Gothic nation while foreseeing treachery from both within and outside. This tension lays the groundwork for the coming struggle, underscoring the precarious position of the Goths as they confront the complexities of loyalty and identity in a land fraught with danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Rome -- History -- Empire, 284-476 -- Fiction Byzantine Empire -- Fiction Rome -- History -- Germanic Invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels 1244604 2025-08-11T04:32:24.422059 text/html 1244425 2025-01-11T07:47:23.366404 text/html 513628 2025-08-11T04:32:40.212978 application/epub+zip 534517 2025-08-11T04:32:27.234004 application/epub+zip 534516 2025-08-11T04:32:25.634035 application/epub+zip 976701 2025-08-11T04:32:49.832945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 879408 2025-08-11T04:32:38.910975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 862655 2022-09-12T08:42:04.569371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1067428 2025-08-11T04:32:23.375021 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1021839 2008-08-11T07:23:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18222 2025-08-11T04:32:49.987897 application/rdf+xml 13788 2025-08-11T04:32:26.132009 image/jpeg 3641 2025-08-11T04:32:25.882020 image/jpeg 393312 2008-08-11T07:23:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 503316 2025-08-11T04:32:24.515018 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia en.wikipedia