The Doomed City Or The Last Days Of Durocina: A Tale Of The Anglo-Saxon Conquest Of Britain, And The Mission Of Augustina (1886)
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ISBN10: 1167048911
ISBN13: 9781167048913
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167048913
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Doomed City or The Last Days of Durocina is a historical novel written by Augustine David Crake in 1886. The book tells the story of the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain and the mission of Augustina, a young woman who is sent to Durocina, a city that is soon to be conquered by the Anglo-Saxons. The novel is set in the 5th century and follows the lives of several characters as they struggle to survive in a time of war and uncertainty.The story begins with the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain and their slow but steady conquest of the land. The main focus of the story is on the city of Durocina, which is under threat of being taken over by the Anglo-Saxons. The people of Durocina, including Augustina, are determined to fight back and defend their city, but they soon realize that they are vastly outnumbered and outmatched.As the story progresses, the characters face many challenges and obstacles, including battles, betrayals, and personal struggles. Augustina, in particular, is a strong and determined character who becomes a leader and inspiration to the people of Durocina. She is determined to save her city, even if it means sacrificing her own life.The Doomed City or The Last Days of Durocina is a gripping and emotional tale of the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain and the struggle of the people to survive and fight back. It is a story of bravery, determination, and sacrifice, and it provides a vivid and detailed picture of life in Britain during the 5th century.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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