Project Gutenberg 2010-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 684 Dahn, Felix 1834 1912 Safford, Mary J. (Mary Joanna) 1842 1916 Safford, Mary Joanna Bissula. English A Captive of the Roman Eagles Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "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.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Rome -- History -- Germanic Invasions, 3rd-6th centuries -- Fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 511951 2025-08-13T08:01:25.155163 text/html 520044 2010-05-02T13:35:02 text/html 268480 2025-08-13T08:01:33.757115 application/epub+zip 277583 2025-08-13T08:01:28.213171 application/epub+zip 266682 2025-08-13T08:01:26.961142 application/epub+zip 533813 2025-08-13T08:01:38.268103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490098 2025-08-13T08:01:32.885151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445842 2022-09-15T03:35:56.008975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462188 2025-08-13T08:01:23.668181 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 461995 2010-05-02T13:35:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 462020 2010-05-02T13:35:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20440 2025-08-13T08:01:38.414078 application/rdf+xml 15882 2025-08-13T08:01:27.477146 image/jpeg 3934 2025-08-13T08:01:27.214143 image/jpeg 178723 2010-05-02T13:35:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 185639 2010-05-02T13:35:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 178678 2010-05-02T13:35:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 261674 2025-08-13T08:01:25.192194 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 en.wikipedia