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Set in the time of Dionysios I of Syracuse, at the beginning of the 4th century BC, Th e Arrows of Hercules tells the tale of Zopyros of Tarentum, an engineer who invents an improved type of catapult.
He is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse�s war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage.
L. Sprague�s meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history.
�Exciting and quite believable adventures.��Classical World
�Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting.� �Th e Arizona Republic
�Highly Recommended...intriguing novel.��Library Journal
He is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse�s war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage.
L. Sprague�s meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history.
�Exciting and quite believable adventures.��Classical World
�Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting.� �Th e Arizona Republic
�Highly Recommended...intriguing novel.��Library Journal
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940149342877 |
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Publisher: | Phoenix Pick |
Publication date: | 04/09/2014 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
Pages: | 302 |
Sales rank: | 999,093 |
File size: | 372 KB |
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