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Rienzi, the Last of the Roman Tribunes

by Edward Bulwer Lytton

Level C2 · ProficientHistorical84 chapters
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About this book

In turbulent medieval Rome, Rienzi rises as the last Tribune, leading a desperate revolution to reclaim freedom and justice for the oppressed people. Amidst political intrigue and passionate ideals, his fate intertwines with love, ambition, and the fragile hope of a nation.

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84 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Preface
03Preface to the Present Edition, 1848.
04BOOK I. — THE TIME, THE PLACE, AND THE MEN.
05Chapter 1.I. The Brothers.
06Chapter 1.II. An Historical Survey—not to Be Passed Over, Except by
07Chapter 1.III. The Brawl.
08Chapter 1.IV. An Adventure.
09Chapter 1.V. The Description of a Conspirator, and the Dawn of the
10Chapter 1.VI. Irene in the Palace of Adrian di Castello.
11Chapter 1.VII. Upon Love and Lovers.
12Chapter 1.VIII. The Enthusiastic Man Judged by the Discreet Man.

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