Name: Glory and the Lightning: A Novel of Ancient Greece
SKU: 53134902
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Author: Caldwell, Taylor
ISBN: 9781504066259

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Glory and the Lightning: A Novel of Ancient Greece

Type

Physical Book

Author

Taylor Caldwell

Publisher

Open Road Media

Language

English

Pages

510

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.1x15x3.3 cm

Weight

0.70 kg.

ISBN13

9781504066259

Synopsis "Glory and the Lightning: A Novel of Ancient Greece"

New York Times Bestseller: A breathtaking saga of ancient Greece and one of history's most influential political couples, Aspasia and Pericles. Born in the Greek city of Miletus, Aspasia was destined for a life of tragedy. Her wealthy father vowed to abandon any female child, so Aspasia was secreted away, educated independently of her family, and raised as a courtesan. She discovered at an early age how to use her powers of intellect as ingeniously as those of the flesh. Ensconced in the Persian harems of Al Taliph, she meets the man who will change her fate: Pericles, the formidable political leader, statesman, ruler of Athens, and Aspasia's most cherished lover. She becomes his trusted confidante, his equal through scandal, war, and revolt. From the eruption of the Peloponnesian War to violent political and family rivalries to a devastating plague, author Taylor Caldwell plunges the reader into the heart of ancient Athens. In bringing to life the tumultuous love affairs and gripping power struggles of one of history's most complicated and fascinating women, Glory and the Lightning is thrilling proof that "Caldwell never falters when it comes to storytelling" (Publishers Weekly).

Taylor Caldwell

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Taylor Caldwell became a renowned novelist in the United States, where her name has enjoyed considerable prestige. She began her literary career with The Dynasty of Death, and her novels appear, one after another, on the bestseller lists.

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