Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome

"Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2" by Francis Marion Crawford explores Rome's vibrant history through chronicles, with a special focus on the tumultuous times and influential figures that shaped the city. The narrative opens by shining a light on Rome’s Seventh Region, known as Regola, detailing the mark left by the notorious Cenci family, and the captivating life of Rienzi. The historical account highlights Rome's intricate social structure, blending tales of common individuals, the Jewish community, and the conflicts of the nobility. The volume centers around unique personalities, especially Rienzi, his ambitions for change, and the ensuing disorder from his efforts to stabilize a city plagued by corruption, setting the stage to investigate Rome’s past, blending personal ambitions with social changes.