The Last Days of Aurelian Volumes 1 and 2, also known as The Nazarenes of Rome, is a novel written by William Ware and originally published in 1838. The story is set in Rome during the reign of Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century AD and follows the lives of a group of Christians, known as Nazarenes, who are persecuted for their beliefs. The main character is a young man named Marcus, who is a Nazarene and tries to live a peaceful life while also standing up for his beliefs. However, he is soon caught up in a web of political intrigue and violence as the Roman Empire begins to crumble. The novel explores themes of faith, love, loyalty, and sacrifice as the characters struggle to survive in a world that is hostile to their beliefs. The Last Days of Aurelian is a gripping historical fiction that provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Rome during a time of great upheaval.In Two Volumes.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.