- Paperback: 697 pages
- Publisher: Writer's Showcase Press (August 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595089372
- ISBN-13: 978-0595089376
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.6 x 4.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,221,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Domitia and Domitian is a biographical novel of love and treachery in Ancient Rome during its most turbulent era
Spanning events that include the eruption of Vesuvius and the burying of Pompeii, the opening of the Colosseum, the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora, the destruction of Jerusalem, Masada, the Great Fire, and the first appearance of Christians at Rome, Domitia and Domitian follows the true story of a girl and a boy in the first century. Domitia is the daughter of Rome's most famous general. She becomes one of the most influential empresses in Rome's history. Her consort is the son of a country mule-trader who founds the second dynasty at Rome. Together the couple give the Empire a period of rule unmatched in justice and good order, despite the treachery and horrors that surround them
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4.1 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Review of Domitia and Domitian, Jan 15 2001
By Dr. Brian W. Jones "Domitian" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Domitia and Domitian (Paperback)
'I should comment on the book's 'readability'. Given my long-term interest in this period, and in the people whose lives the book tries to recreate (three of my books are on Domitian including 'The Emperor Domitian' and 'The Emperor Titus'), I must confess that I approached your book with mixed feelings: equally, though, I must confess that I could not put it down and had to read it through at the first sitting, something that I have not done for ages! It's very well written and easy to read as well. 'I could find no difficulty in accepting your explanation, your version of what might well have happened. In short, I compliment you on the book's veracity. I enjoyed and was most impressed by 'Domitia and Domitian'.'
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A great read!, Jan 17 2001
By Patricia - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Domitia and Domitian (Paperback)
Corson's epic story of the life and times of the Emperor Domitian and his wife Domitia is a great read. While accurate in historical detail a feature of the book is the interesting insights into the daily lifes of both men and women who lived during this period. It is impressive how Corson has allowed the characters of Domitian and Domitia to present the story from each of their perspectives. It is especially heart warming to read about events from the perspective of a woman and to gain understanding of the expectations and roles of women in Roman times. Corson's technique of presenting much of the dialogue through letters also makes for exciting reading. A great read indeed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A Dramatic Historical Novel of Rome's Most Exciting Period, Jan 15 2001
By Tim - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Domitia and Domitian (Paperback)
In the tradition of "I Claudius," Corson's novel tells the epic history of the turbulent life of the Emperor Domitian. Packed with historical detail of Roman life, the book gives a lively account of Domitian, his wife Domitia, and their rise to power. The book is extremely easy to read and heavily conversational in style, resulting in extremely lively, engaging prose. I strongly recommend it for any fan of historical fiction and/or Roman history.
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