Isbn: 9781332708796 - amor patriae: a dramatic poem, founded upon, (and partly translated from) the "attilio regolo" on metastasio (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the legendary Roman General Regulus as he embarks on a dangerous mission back to his homeland during the Punic Wars. Regulus has been a captive of the Carthaginians but is sent as an ambassador to request a prisoner exchange. Regulus himself advises against the offer, believing that Carthage must be defeated, despite the great personal cost to himself should he return. This book is not only an exciting historical epic that captures the drama and tragedy of ancient warfare but also a profound meditation on the nature of heroism, loyalty, duty, and the moral dilemmas of leadership. It is a classic of Roman literature, a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the era or the nature of human ethics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …