Publisher's Synopsis
Rienzi, The Last of the Tribunes is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story is set in Rome during the 14th century and follows the life of Cola di Rienzi, a Roman commoner who rises to power and becomes a popular leader known as the ""Tribune of the People.""Rienzi is a passionate and idealistic young man who dreams of restoring Rome to its former glory. He becomes frustrated with the corrupt and ineffective government and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the support of the people, Rienzi is able to overthrow the ruling aristocracy and establish a new government based on the principles of justice and equality.However, Rienzi's success is short-lived as he becomes increasingly tyrannical and loses the support of the people. He is eventually overthrown and killed, leaving behind a legacy of both triumph and tragedy.The novel is a tale of political upheaval, ambition, and the dangers of unchecked power. It explores themes of justice, democracy, and the struggle for freedom in a historical context. Bulwer-Lytton's vivid descriptions of medieval Rome and its inhabitants bring the story to life and make it a compelling read for anyone interested in history, politics, or literature.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.
