Piso And The Praefect V3: Or The Ancients Off Their Stilts (1837) is a historical fiction novel written by Piso. The story is set in ancient Rome and focuses on the conflict between the old traditions of the Roman Empire and the new ideas brought by the Greeks.The main character, Piso, is a young man who is fascinated by the Greek philosophy and culture. He becomes friends with a group of Greek scholars who are visiting Rome and learns about their ideas of democracy and individual freedom. Piso becomes convinced that the old Roman ways are outdated and need to be replaced with the new Greek ideas.However, Piso's views are not shared by everyone in Rome. The Praefect, the ruler of Rome, is a staunch traditionalist who believes that the Roman Empire should stick to its old ways. Piso and the Praefect clash over their differing views, leading to a dramatic confrontation that will determine the future of Rome.Piso And The Praefect V3: Or The Ancients Off Their Stilts is a thought-provoking novel that explores the clash of ideas between the old and the new. It offers a vivid portrayal of ancient Rome and its culture, as well as a compelling story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.