The Gladiators

The Gladiators: A Tale of Rome and Judaea V1 is a historical fiction novel written by George Whyte-Melville. The story is set in ancient Rome and Judaea (Judea) during the reign of Emperor Nero. The book follows the life of a young Roman nobleman named Decius, who is forced to become a gladiator after being falsely accused of treason. Decius must fight for his life in the brutal and deadly arena while also navigating the political intrigue and power struggles of the Roman Empire. Along the way, he falls in love with a Jewish slave named Miriam, who is also struggling to survive in a world that is hostile to her people. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and survival in a time of great upheaval and violence. The Gladiators: A Tale of Rome and Judaea V1 is the first volume in a series of novels that follow the lives of Decius and Miriam as they navigate the tumultuous world of ancient Rome.Volume One of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141797561X.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.