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Agathocles (1908)

Agathocles (1908)

Tillyard, Henry Julius Wetenhall

Hardcover

Historical FiguresAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165972662
ISBN13: 9781165972661
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Agathocles is a historical novel written by Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard and published in 1908. The novel is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of Agathocles, a Greek general and tyrant of Syracuse. Agathocles rises to power through a series of military conquests and political maneuvers, but his rule is marked by brutality and bloodshed.The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the corrupting influence of absolute authority. Tillyard's vivid descriptions of ancient Greek life and culture add depth and authenticity to the story. The characters are complex and nuanced, with Agathocles himself portrayed as both a ruthless tyrant and a charismatic leader.Overall, Agathocles is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece and the tumultuous life of one of its most infamous rulers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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