Ein Kampf um Rom: Historischer Roman. Zweiter Band

by Felix Dahn

"Ein Kampf um Rom: Historischer Roman. Zweiter Band" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel published in 1876. This epic work chronicles the Ostrogoths' struggle against the Eastern Roman Empire in Italy, from Theoderic the Great's death to their final destruction in 552. Dahn weaves a tale of heroism, intrigue, and tragic decline, populated by complex characters including warrior-kings, powerful women, and cunning Romans. The narrative explores themes of fate, cultural displacement, and the inevitable fall of a people caught between their Germanic heritage and Mediterranean surroundings.