Callias: A Tale of the Fall of Athens - Couverture souple

Church, Alfred J

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1162628499 ISBN 13 : 9781162628493

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Callias: A Tale of the Fall of Athens is a historical fiction novel written by Alfred J. Church. The book is set in ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War and tells the story of Callias, a wealthy Athenian who becomes embroiled in the political and military turmoil of the time.As the war between Athens and Sparta rages on, Callias finds himself torn between his loyalty to his city and his desire to protect his family and his own interests. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including politicians, generals, philosophers, and soldiers, each with their own agendas and motivations.As the war takes its toll on Athens, Callias must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals in order to survive. Ultimately, he is forced to make a difficult decision that will have far-reaching consequences for himself and his city.Written in Church's signature style, Callias: A Tale of the Fall of Athens is a gripping and immersive novel that brings the ancient world to life. With vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and daily life in Athens, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important periods in Western history.1891. Church creates this historical fiction with precision. He cleverly writes his own account of the fall of Athens. Adding in any literary necessities to fit with the actual course of events. Partial Contents: A New Play; Arginusae; Socrates; The Voyage of the Skylark; Alcibiades; Pharnabazus; Dionysius.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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1162628499
• ISBN 13: 9781162628493
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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