Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Prince of India & The Fair God (Illustrated) скачать fb2

This carefully crafted ebook collection includes following historical novels: «Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ» describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. «The Fair God: The Last of the 'Tzins» is a magnificent tale of the conflict between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Aztecs. The Cortez's conquest of Mexico is a central theme and the novel gives an account of the descent of the Aztec Empire. «The Prince of India: Why Constantinople Fell» is a tale of the Fall of Byzantine Empire, seen through the eyes of Indian Prince in service of the Turkish Sultan. Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat and author, best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called «the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century.» He wrote several historical novels and biographies of American generals.

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