Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Saltus, Edgar 1855 1921 Saltus, Edgar Evertson Imperial Purple Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "Imperial Purple" by Edgar Saltus is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the life and reign of Julius Caesar, portraying his complexities, intrigues, and the intricate dynamics of power during the transition from the Roman Republic to Imperial Rome. Central to the story is the character of Caesar, depicted as a charismatic and controversial figure whose ambitions and relationships shaped the course of history. The opening of "Imperial Purple" presents a vivid tapestry of Caesar's ascent amid the tumultuous backdrop of ancient Rome. It begins with the aftermath of Caesar's murder, capturing the chaotic atmosphere of fear and adoration that surrounded him. The narrative details Caesar's audacious personality, recounting episodes of his life that exemplify his charisma and ruthlessness, from his early captivations of pirates to his transformative military campaigns. Amid this historical landscape, Saltus effectively highlights the conflicting perceptions of Caesar, casting him both as a flamboyant conqueror and a shrewd politician, ultimately leading to his dramatic demise at the hands of those he once ruled. The rich prose and penetrating insights into character dynamics set the stage for a deeper exploration of the political and moral complexities inherent in the pursuit of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Emperors -- Rome DG Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 191756 2025-08-02T10:41:24.047758 text/html 185133 2020-12-27T21:40:06 text/html 140656 2025-08-02T10:41:28.886710 application/epub+zip 141996 2025-08-02T10:41:25.929741 application/epub+zip 141996 2025-08-02T10:41:24.652753 application/epub+zip 267534 2025-08-02T10:41:31.276703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257455 2025-08-02T10:41:28.251733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231708 2022-09-02T13:41:25.634707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178820 2025-08-02T10:41:23.681760 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 178742 2020-12-27T21:40:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18298 2025-08-02T10:41:31.414735 application/rdf+xml 13146 2025-08-02T10:41:25.165734 image/jpeg 3455 2025-08-02T10:41:24.902743 image/jpeg 73041 2020-12-27T21:40:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 71673 2020-12-27T21:40:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 136919 2025-08-02T10:41:24.064759 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