Rome Or Death! (1873)

Rome Or Death! is a historical novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1873. The book is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of a young Roman soldier named Marcus Curtius. Marcus is faced with a difficult decision when the city of Rome is threatened by an enormous chasm that has opened up in the middle of the city. The citizens of Rome believe that the only way to appease the gods and save the city is to sacrifice the most valuable thing they possess. Marcus decides to sacrifice himself by riding his horse into the chasm, thus saving Rome from destruction. The novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome. The book is widely regarded as a classic of historical fiction and is recommended for readers interested in Roman history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.