""Rienzi, The Last of the Tribunes"" is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the 14th century in Rome, Italy and follows the life of Cola di Rienzi, a young man who dreams of restoring the power and glory of ancient Rome. He becomes a popular leader among the people and is eventually appointed as the Tribune of Rome. Rienzi's rule is marked by his efforts to bring law and order to the city and to curb the power of the corrupt nobility. However, his reforms are met with resistance and ...
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""Rienzi, The Last of the Tribunes"" is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in the 14th century in Rome, Italy and follows the life of Cola di Rienzi, a young man who dreams of restoring the power and glory of ancient Rome. He becomes a popular leader among the people and is eventually appointed as the Tribune of Rome. Rienzi's rule is marked by his efforts to bring law and order to the city and to curb the power of the corrupt nobility. However, his reforms are met with resistance and he is eventually overthrown and exiled. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for justice. It is a fictionalized account of a historical figure and provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Rome.1848. I began this tale in Rome. Having had occasion to read the original authorities from which modern historians have drawn their accounts of the life of Rienzi, I was led to believe that a very remarkable man had been superficially judged, and a very important period crudely examined. I have adhered to to all the leading events of the public life of the Roman Tribune; and the reader will find in these pages a more full and detailed account of the rise and fall of Rienzi, than in any English work of which I am aware.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.
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