The Arrows of Hercules (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781612421902)

Set in the time of Dionysios I of Syracuse, at the beginning of the 4th century BC, Th e Arrows of Hercules tells the tale of Zopyros of Tarentum, an engineer who invents an improved type of catapult. *** He is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse's war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage. *** L. Sprague's meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history. *** ---------- "Exciting and quite believable adventures."-Classical World ---------- "Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting." -Th e Arizona Republic ---------- "Highly Recommended...intriguing novel."-Library Journal

Author: L. Sprague De Camp
ISBN-10: 1612421903
ISBN-13: 9781612421902
Publisher: Phoenix Pick
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2014
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d