"Rienzi, the last of the Roman tribunes" is a historical novel by the English writer Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton, which depicts the stormy events of the New Age in Italy of the 14th century. The author uses the ideas of political power, popular anger and tragic events that change the course of history. The main character, Rienzi, will try to realize huge ambitions and dreams, but his path will be full of obstacles and trials. The novel "Rienzi, the last of the Roman tribunes" offers the reader an exciting journey into the past, which impresses with its depth and emotionality.