Leo V1 is a historical novel written by Dutton Cook and first published in 1863. The story is set in Rome during the 9th century and follows the life of Leo V1, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 813 to 820. The novel explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the iconoclastic controversy and the struggle for power between the pope and the emperor. The main character, Leo V1, is depicted as a complex and conflicted figure, torn between his duty to the empire and his personal beliefs. He faces numerous challenges and betrayals, including an assassination attempt and a rebellion led by his own son. The novel also features a cast of historical figures, such as Pope Paschal I, Charlemagne, and Irene of Athens. Overall, Leo V1 is a gripping tale of power, intrigue, and faith set in a fascinating period of history.In Three Volumes.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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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Leo V1 is a historical novel written by Dutton Cook and first published in 1863. The story is set in Rome during the 9th century and follows the life of Leo V1, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 813 to 820. The novel explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the iconoclastic controversy and the struggle for power between the pope and the emperor. The main character, Leo V1, is depicted as a complex and conflicted figure, torn between his duty to the empire and his personal beliefs. He faces numerous challenges and betrayals, including an assassination attempt and a rebellion led by his own son. The novel also features a cast of historical figures, such as Pope Paschal I, Charlemagne, and Irene of Athens. Overall, Leo V1 is a gripping tale of power, intrigue, and faith set in a fascinating period of history.In Three Volumes.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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781437108620
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