The Pearl Of Antioch

The Pearl of Antioch is a historical novel written by Marc Antoine Bayle and published in 1871. The story is set in the eastern city of Antioch during the fourth century AD, a time when the Roman Empire was in decline and Christianity was rapidly spreading. The novel follows the journey of a young Roman soldier named Flavius who is stationed in Antioch and falls in love with a beautiful Christian woman named Agatha. As Flavius becomes more involved with the Christian community, he begins to question his loyalty to the Roman Empire and his own beliefs. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in the eastern Mediterranean during this period, with detailed descriptions of the city of Antioch, its people, and its customs. The book also explores themes of love, faith, and the clash of cultures between the Romans and the early Christians. Overall, The Pearl of Antioch is a fascinating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the daily life of people in the ancient world.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.