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Felix Dahn

    February 9, 1834 – January 3, 1912

    Felix Dahn was a German professor of law, writer, and historian. His work often explored historical and legal themes, reflecting his academic background. Dahn focused his creative output on significant historical events and their societal impact. He was recognized for his deep engagement with the past and its interpretation.

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    A Struggle for Rome v 2
    The Battle of Rome 2 Historical Novel
    A Struggle for Rome v 3
    The Battle of Rome 1 Historical Novel
    A Struggle for Rome v 1
    • A Struggle for Rome v 1

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      This story explores the clash between two great civilizations in the sixth century CE, focusing on the struggle for Rome and Italy between the Eastern Roman Empire of Byzantium, led by Justinian, and the Gothic warrior tribes under their king, Theodoric. The narrative features both historical and fictional characters, including the ambitious Justinian and his scheming wife, Theodora, alongside the famed commander Belisarius. The Gothic kings, Totila and Teias, represent contrasting ideals, while Cethegus, the cold and calculating Prefect of Rome, embodies the last of the Romans, determined to reclaim the ancient city. His relentless pursuit leads to a tragic yet heroic end. The story is firmly rooted in historical fact and contemporary sources. The setting unfolds on a sultry summer night in 526 A.D., with thick clouds enveloping the Adriatic's dark waters and shores, merging them into indistinguishable gloom. Distant lightning occasionally illuminates the silent city of Ravenna, while the wind rustles through the ilexes and pines on the hills to the west, where a temple of Neptune once stood, now reduced to scant traces of its former glory.

      A Struggle for Rome v 1
    • A Struggle for Rome v 2

      • 358 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      On the evening of the third day after the arrival of the Gothic escort sent by Totila, Valerius had terminated his arrangements and fixed the next morning for his departure from the villa. He was sitting with Valeria and Julius at the evening meal, and speaking of the prospect of preserving peace, which was no doubt undervalued by the young hero, Totila, who was filled with the ardour of war. The old Roman could not endure the thought of seeing armed Greeks enter his beloved country.

      A Struggle for Rome v 2
    • In der ruhigen und melancholischen Atmosphäre von Gladhsheim, dem Haus Odins in Asgard, wird eine kontrastreiche Welt beschrieben, die von der Lebhaftigkeit der Einheriar in Walhall abgeschottet ist. Umgeben von einem Wald aus hochwipfeligen Eschen, strahlt dieser Ort eine tiefgründige Stille aus. Ein Adler wacht über den Eingang, während zwei Wölfe entspannt auf den Stufen liegen und nur sporadisch auf Geräusche reagieren. Diese Szenerie vermittelt ein Gefühl von Einsamkeit und innerer Ruhe, das im Gegensatz zu den aufregenden Kämpfen und Festen der Götter steht.

      Odhins Rache, Friggas Ja, Die Finnin. Kleine nordische Erzählungen
    • Felix Dahn (1834-1912) war ein deutscher Professor, Schriftsteller und Historiker. In seinen Werken, darunter "Kleine Romane aus der Völkerwanderung", kombiniert er historische Erzählungen mit fesselnden Charakteren. Das Buch beschreibt eine spannende Szene, in der Protagonisten in einem Versteck auf ein Pferd treffen und um ihr Überleben kämpfen.

      Felicitas