This is the epic tale of a noble Spartan family shattered by the law of the land, which forces them to abandon one of their two sons -- Talos, who was born crippled -- to the elements. Brithos, the strong and healthy son, is raised in the caste of the warriors, while Talos is saved by a Helot shepherd and raised among peasants. They live out their story in a world dominated by the brutal, relentless clash between the Persian empire and the city-states of Greece -- until the voice of their blood and of human solidarity unites them in a thrilling, singular enterprise.
Full of passion, courage and magic, "Spartan" is an enthralling novel of the ancient world.
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This is the epic tale of a noble Spartan family shattered by the law of the land, which forces them to abandon one of their two sons -- Talos, who was born crippled -- to the elements. Brithos, the strong and healthy son, is raised in the caste of the warriors, while Talos is saved by a Helot shepherd and raised among peasants. They live out their story in a world dominated by the brutal, relentless clash between the Persian empire and the city-states of Greece -- until the voice of their blood and of human solidarity unites them in a thrilling, singular enterprise.
Full of passion, courage and magic, "Spartan" is an enthralling novel of the ancient world.
Imprint | Simon & Schuster |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2007 |
Authors | Valerio Massimo Manfredi |
Dimensions | 209 x 133 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 314 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4165-6160-6 |
Barcode | 9781416561606 |
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LSN | 1-4165-6160-9 |