The Victory of the Vanquished a Tale of the First Century

""The Victory of the Vanquished"" is a historical novel set in the first century CE, written by Elizabeth Charles. The story is set in the Roman Empire and follows the lives of two women, Lydia and Rachel, who come from vastly different backgrounds. Lydia is a wealthy Roman citizen, while Rachel is a Jewish slave. Despite their differences, the two women become friends and share their experiences of life under Roman rule.The novel explores themes of power, oppression, and resistance, as the characters navigate the complex social and political landscape of the Roman Empire. Lydia and Rachel both face challenges and obstacles, but they also find strength and resilience in their shared struggles. Through their stories, the novel sheds light on the lives of ordinary people who lived during this tumultuous period of history.Overall, ""The Victory of the Vanquished"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the Roman Empire and the people who lived within it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the lives of women in ancient times.1871. Elizabeth (Rundle) Charles was a gifted poet, musician, painter, and author. She is the noted writer of The Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family. This book begins: It was the eve of the Triumph of Germanicus. The Roman camp on the hills above the Campagna was hushed in sleep. A tall fair woman-one of the German captives who were to grace the triumph-had crept to the door of one of the tents, and was gazing with her eyes dreamily fixed on the long reach of Roman Road which stretched before her into the darkness.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.