The Last Days of Aurelian or The Nazarenes of Rome is a two-volume historical novel written by William Ware and published in 1838. The story is set in the 3rd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, and revolves around the persecution of Christians in Rome. The main character, Marcus Flavius, is a Roman officer who becomes sympathetic to the Christian cause after meeting a group of Nazarenes, as Christians were then called. The novel follows Marcus as he struggles to reconcile his loyalty to the Roman state with his growing admiration for the Nazarenes and their faith. Along the way, he must navigate political intrigue, personal relationships, and the looming threat of persecution. The Last Days of Aurelian is a gripping tale of faith, love, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Roman history.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.