Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 195 White, Edward Lucas 1866 1934 Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire" by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Andivius Hedulio, a Roman nobleman navigating the complexities of life and misfortune during the Roman Empire, particularly in the troubled days under Emperor Commodus. The narrative hints at themes of nobility, societal expectations, and the personal trials faced by those of status, providing a backdrop of historical context woven into a personal tale. At the start of the story, Hedulio reflects on the moment his life took a drastic turn from tranquility to chaos, marking the beginning of his troubles intertwined with imperial politics and personal relationships. He recounts his wealth and favorable standing, hoping to marry a wealthy widow, when a sudden visit from an unexpected guest disrupts his calm life. This prompt encounter foreshadows a descent into conflict as he navigates the feuds between powerful neighbors while dealing with tenants and the complexities of Roman society. The opening serves to establish Hedulio's character as a man caught between ambition and the whims of fate, hinting at the broader themes of loyalty, power, and the unpredictable nature of life during the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction Nobility -- Fiction Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 1308181 2025-08-04T06:18:35.054902 text/html 1308002 2025-01-11T21:18:11.028109 text/html 604347 2025-08-04T06:18:49.880332 application/epub+zip 625406 2025-08-04T06:18:39.260375 application/epub+zip 579307 2025-08-04T06:18:37.767374 application/epub+zip 1142097 2025-08-04T06:18:58.762296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1068453 2025-08-04T06:18:48.782313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 929080 2022-09-04T10:51:48.506655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1218899 2025-08-04T06:18:34.208878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1218394 2020-12-26T18:45:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1218386 2020-12-26T18:45:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19639 2025-08-04T06:18:58.898251 application/rdf+xml 26223 2025-08-04T06:18:38.290358 image/jpeg 4826 2025-08-04T06:18:38.026370 image/jpeg 469627 2020-12-26T18:45:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 469587 2020-12-26T18:45:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 599044 2025-08-04T06:18:35.154883 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