Headren, Rory
The Axe of Thrace
- ISBN 13:
- 9781917329491
- author:
- Headren, Rory
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- UK Book Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Axe of Thrace by Rory Headren is set against the backdrop of the devastating Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta in 413 BC. A small group of Athenians, including Clytes of Eleusis, survived the disastrous defeat in Sicily, thanks to the bravery of their friend Glaucus of Thessaly, a skilled helmsman renowned for his mastery of the double-headed axe. The axe became a symbol of Clytes' fearsome presence on the battlefield, and its history was deeply personal to him. As Athens teetered on the brink of collapse, the theatre of war shifted to the sea, with the Persians joining forces with the Spartans in an attempt to recover lost territories in Asia Minor. This gripping historical novel brings to life a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, exploring the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
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