ASIN: B010MH9JYS
Publisher: Stephen Bradford Marte (June 28, 2015)
Pages: 448
Embark on a journey through the ancient Greek world in this epic historical adventure that will transport you to a realm of bravery, intrigue, and self-discovery. Euryanax, a young warrior encamped with his father Dorieus' Spartan army in Italy, faces a sudden assault by the indigenous Messapians. The Italians charge on horseback, unleashing a tempest of javelins, arrows, and sling stones upon the Spartan shieldwall. Amidst the heat of battle, a treacherous scheme unfolds. A solitary figure abducts Stesilaus, Dorieus' mistress, spiriting her away to Sybaris, a city synonymous with wealth and debauchery. It’s tyrant Telys is set on conquering southern Italy, including Croton, a city inhabited by the philosopher Pythagoras and his peaceful followers, the Cenobites.Will Dorieus' army take part in the war between Sybaris and Croton, a struggle reminiscent of the biblical tale of Sodom and ...
