Verus

Verus: A Roman Story is a historical novel written by Benjamin Gott Kinnear and published in 1885. The novel is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of a young boy named Verus, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by a wealthy Roman family. Verus grows up in the household and becomes a trusted servant to the family, but he also harbors a secret desire to become a warrior and fight for Rome.As Verus grows older, he becomes more and more involved in the political and social issues of his time. He witnesses the rise of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic, and he becomes embroiled in the power struggles and intrigues of the ruling class. Along the way, Verus falls in love with a beautiful woman named Livia, but their love is tested by the tumultuous events of their time.Verus: A Roman Story is a richly detailed and historically accurate portrayal of life in ancient Rome. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the city, its people, and its customs, as well as thrilling action scenes and dramatic plot twists. Through the eyes of Verus, readers are transported to a time and place that is both fascinating and dangerous, and they are given a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped the course of history.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.