The Walls of Byzantium
A sweeping historical adventure
$38.35
- Paperback
592 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2014
Summary
This sweeping historical novel is shaped by the quest for a mysterious relic, guarded through generations, and by one man that might yet save the threatened Byzantine empire.
In an age of clashing empires, dark forces from the east are endangering the first light of the western Renaissance. It is an age of ruthless rulers, divided churches, fractured dynasties and intrepid traders. It is an age of great cities like Venice and Constantinople; an age of conquerors like Tamerlane who wil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782061144 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782061142 |
| Author: | James Heneage |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Heron Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2014 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 132mm x 36mm |
| Series: | Rise of Empires |
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‘A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium. Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the heroism’ Tom Holland.
‘A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war’ The Bookseller. * Bookseller *‘A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium. Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the heroism’ Tom Holland. * Tom Holland *‘Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. It’s a page-turner fast enough to make its own breeze’ Conn Iggulden. * Conn Iggulden *
About The Author
James Heneage
James Heneage is the founder of the Ottakars chain of bookshops and the co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He has been fascinated by history, in particular Byzantine history, since a child. He now lives part of the year in the Peloponnese, where he has written much of his fiction to date. Otherwise he lives near Salisbury with his wife and family.
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