Messalina by Raffaello Giovagnoli. Short summary

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Giovagnoli describes the darkest period in the history of the Roman Empire, the reign of Caligula. A conspiracy was organized, which was successful—the tyrant was killed and Claudius, Messalina’s husband, took the throne.

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The author shares with readers the story that took place during the reign of the ruthless tyrant of the Roman Empire — Caligula. The inhabitants of the ancient state endured the antics of the cruel ruler for 4 terrible years, but in the end, it was decided to organize a conspiracy to overthrow and then kill the emperor. Among the conspirators was the main character of the work, Messalina. The latter was the wife of Claudius, who in turn was the uncle of the aforementioned usurper.

In January 41, the conspirators, led by Cassius Heredia, broke into Caligula’s palace and liquidated the latter.

Claudius subsequently assumed the office of emperor of the Roman Empire. Messalina eventually fell in love with her own husband. The woman began to have feelings for the handsome and at the same time rich Gaius Sylius. The beautiful woman herself soon passed away.