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The Pagan Princess: A Story Of The Greatest Career Women Of Ancient Times, The Vestal Virgins Of Rome

The Pagan Princess: A Story Of The Greatest Career Women Of Ancient Times, The Vestal Virgins Of Rome

Montgomery, Virginia L.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258008416
ISBN13: 9781258008413
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 1 2011
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Pagan Princess is a historical novel written by Virginia L. Montgomery, which tells the story of the Vestal Virgins of Rome, who were considered the greatest career women of ancient times. The book follows the life of a young girl named Julia, who is born into a wealthy family in ancient Rome. Julia is chosen to become a Vestal Virgin, a prestigious role that requires her to remain celibate for thirty years and dedicate her life to the goddess Vesta. As Julia begins her training, she faces many challenges, including jealousy from other girls, pressure from her family, and the temptation to break her vow of celibacy. However, she perseveres and becomes one of the most respected Vestal Virgins in Rome. The story also explores the political and social climate of ancient Rome, including the power struggles between the emperor and the Vestal Virgins, and the role of women in society. Through Julia's journey, readers gain insight into the inner workings of the Vestal Virgins and the importance of their role in Roman society. Overall, The Pagan Princess is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on ancient Rome and the women who played a crucial role in its history.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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