Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra V1: A Narrative, Founded on History (1814)

Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra Volume 1 is a historical narrative written by Adelaide O'Keeffe and published in 1814. The book tells the story of Zenobia, a powerful queen who ruled over the ancient city of Palmyra in the third century AD. The narrative is based on historical events and characters, but is presented as a work of fiction. The book begins by introducing the reader to Zenobia and her kingdom, which was located in what is now modern-day Syria. Zenobia is portrayed as a strong and intelligent leader who is loved by her people. However, her kingdom is threatened by the Roman Empire, which seeks to conquer Palmyra and bring it under their control.As the story unfolds, Zenobia must navigate the complex political landscape of the ancient world, forging alliances with other kingdoms and battling against the Roman army. Along the way, she faces personal challenges and struggles, including the loss of her husband and the betrayal of a trusted advisor.Throughout the book, O'Keeffe weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative that brings the ancient world to life. The book is a fascinating look at a powerful and influential woman who defied the odds to become one of the most important figures of her time.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.