Published in 1838, this historical novel tells the story of Aurelian, the Roman Emperor who ruled in the third century. The book is written in the form of letters from Lucius M. Piso, a fictional character, to Fausta, the daughter of Gracchus, a real historical figure. The novel provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in ancient Rome and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the history of Rome. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.