Roderick The Last Of The Goths

Roderick The Last Of The Goths is a historical novel written by Robert Southey. The book is set in the 8th century in Spain, during the time of the Moorish invasion. The story follows Roderick, the last king of the Visigoths, as he battles against the invading Moors and struggles to maintain his power and the independence of his kingdom. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period in Roderick's life. In the first part, Roderick is introduced as a young prince who is chosen to become king after the death of his father. He faces many challenges as he tries to unite the Visigoth tribes and establish his authority. In the second part, Roderick is faced with the invasion of the Moors, who are led by the powerful Arab general, Musa. Roderick must fight to defend his kingdom and his people, but he is ultimately defeated and forced to flee. The third part of the book follows Roderick's life in exile, as he tries to regain his throne and reclaim his kingdom. He faces many obstacles and betrayals, but he never gives up on his quest to restore the Visigoth kingdom. Roderick The Last Of The Goths is a tale of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice. It is also a story of love, as Roderick falls in love with the beautiful Florinda, who becomes a symbol of the struggle between the Visigoths and the Moors. The book is a classic work of historical fiction, and it provides a vivid portrayal of the turbulent times in medieval Spain.THIS 108 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poetical Works Of Robert Southey, by Robert Southey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953357.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.