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Literary
February 6, 1906
The Columbus Commercial
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
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Biographical sketch of Zenobia, queen of Palmyra, who ruled wisely after her husband's death in 266, advised in wars, but was defeated and captured by Roman Emperor Aurelian in 273, paraded in triumph through Rome laden with jewels and chains, and later lived comfortably near Tivoli.
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A Captive Queen In Golden Chains.
Zenobia, daughter of an Arab chief and wife of a king of Palmyra, was celebrated both for her beauty and her learning. She went with her husband to battle, and his success in wars with the Persians was chiefly due to her wise counsels and personal bravery.
On the death of her husband in 266 she took the title of "queen of the east" and ruled for five years with firmness.
Aurelian, the Roman emperor, determined to humble her pride, and, although she won the two first battles, she was defeated and captured near Palmyra in 273, led in triumph through the streets of Rome, she almost fainted under the weight of jewels and golden chains with which she was loaded. The emperor afterward treated her with great respect, and she spent the remainder of her eventful life in comfort and luxury near Tivoli as a Roman matron of high rank.
Zenobia, daughter of an Arab chief and wife of a king of Palmyra, was celebrated both for her beauty and her learning. She went with her husband to battle, and his success in wars with the Persians was chiefly due to her wise counsels and personal bravery.
On the death of her husband in 266 she took the title of "queen of the east" and ruled for five years with firmness.
Aurelian, the Roman emperor, determined to humble her pride, and, although she won the two first battles, she was defeated and captured near Palmyra in 273, led in triumph through the streets of Rome, she almost fainted under the weight of jewels and golden chains with which she was loaded. The emperor afterward treated her with great respect, and she spent the remainder of her eventful life in comfort and luxury near Tivoli as a Roman matron of high rank.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Political
War Peace
What keywords are associated?
Zenobia
Palmyra
Aurelian
Roman Emperor
Queen Of The East
Golden Chains
Triumph
Literary Details
Title
A Captive Queen In Golden Chains.
Subject
Life And Capture Of Zenobia
Key Lines
Zenobia, Daughter Of An Arab Chief And Wife Of A King Of Palmyra, Was Celebrated Both For Her Beauty And Her Learning.
She Was Defeated And Captured Near Palmyra In 273, Led In Triumph Through The Streets Of Rome, She Almost Fainted Under The Weight Of Jewels And Golden Chains With Which She Was Loaded.