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Epic clash of civilizations through the eyes of a prophet’s grandson.
Summary
Vidal’s historical novel is set in the 5th century BC and narrated by Cyrus Spitama, son of a Persian prince and Greek sorceress, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster, and ambassador to the courts of India, China, and Greece. Pericles, Thucydides, Sophocles, and Confucius are among the book’s characters.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349104751 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349104751 |
| Author: | Gore Vidal |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 672 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 1993 |
| Weight: | 436g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 160mm x 35mm |
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Splendid, serene, magisterial.
Our greatest living historical novelist. - ANTHONY BURGESS
An historical novel of awesome scope and scholarship. - OBSERVERHighly absorbing, rich in history, irony and erudition. - GUARDIANSplendid, serene, magisterial. - SUNDAY TIMESAbout The Author
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was the author of ‘The Narratives of a Golden Age’ series as well as countless bestsellers.
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