The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago
The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago is Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of historical stories, published in 1922 as part of a uniform edition of his short fiction. The tales range across the ancient world and the early Middle Ages: Rome withdrawing its last troops from Britain, the final days of a Carthaginian galley, the coming of the Huns, a contest at the court of Nero, and the rise and fall of the giant emperor Maximin. Others play with time and memory, such as "Through the Veil" and "A Point of Contact." Each story is short and dramatic, built around a single turning point in history. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Is The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago in the public domain?
Yes. The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago by Arthur Conan Doyle is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago?
About 2 h 51 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago?
The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago by Arthur Conan Doyle is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
