Leo V1 is a historical novel written by Dutton Cook and first published in 1863. The story is set in Rome during the 9th century and follows the life of Leo V1, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 813 to 820. The novel explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the iconoclastic controversy and the struggle for power between the pope and the emperor. The main character, Leo V1, is depicted as a complex and conflicted figure,...
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