Conquered and oppressed by the Romans, the Britons rise in rebellion behind the leadership of a warrior–Queen Boadicia. Out of the ranks of the Briton warriors emerges a young man, Beric, whose skill and cunning earns him a trusted position among the Queen’s chiefs. With his unique knowledge of the enemy, Beric leads his people in an insurgency against the Romans. The military prowess and self-discipline of the Roman legions is pitched against the wild and heroic charges of the Britons. But when Beric is captured and trained as a gladiator, he must risk his life for a newfound faith.
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For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem (G.A. Henty)
$13.59One of G. A. Henty’s most popular works of historical fiction, For The Temple shows the events leading to the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. by the most powerful Empire on earth—Rome. To tell this heroic tale, Henty uses a courageous young Jew, John of Gamala, who joins the guard of the Jewish military commander Josephus, and unites the people in the defense of their homeland. Taking from the records of historian, Flavius Josephus, For the Temple paints a highly detailed picture of the actual events. For the Temple reveals G.A. Henty at his best—virtuous boys who become courageous men, lots of action, heroic sacrifice, and a rewarding end.
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G.A. Henty Historical Fiction Bundle
$35.97Save when you buy the G.A. Henty historical fiction bundle!
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The Young Carthaginian: A Story of the Times of Hannibal (G.A. Henty)
$13.59Rome was determined to conquer the world, but one nation dared to stand in its way. The courageous Carthaginians muster an army under the fearless leadership of General Hannibal. Malchus, a noble young soldier, and Hannibal’s cousin, joins the army in its quest to rid their land—and the world—of Roman oppression. Emboldened by their victories, Hannibal leads his army on a perilous journey across the Alps to crush Rome at its heart. But when Malcus is sent back to gather reinforcements, help is denied and he is charged with treason. Malcus must escape the hands of his betrayers and come to Hannibal’s aid before Rome destroys them.
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With Cochrane the Dauntless: A Tale of the Exploits of Lord Cochrane in South American Waters (1820) (G. A. Henty)
$18.50The hero of this story, an orphaned lad by the name of Stephen Embleton, joins the merchant marine to seek an adventure in the Malay archipelago. He accompanies the remarkable, trouble-magnet Cochrane as midshipman on journeys to South American, and ends up serving in the war between Chili and Peru. He has many exciting adventures in battles in the amazon region and ends up in Brazil, embroiled in the rebellion against Portugal. He is taken prisoner and condemned to death by the Inquisition, but escapes by a long and thrilling flight across South America, piloted by two faithful Indians. His pluck and coolness prove him a fit companion to Cochrane the Dauntless, and his final success is well deserved.
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Bonnie Prince Charlie: A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden (G. A. Henty)
$18.50The adventures of the son of a Scotch officer in the French service. The boy, brought up by a Glasgow bailie, is arrested for aiding a Jacobite agent, escapes, is wrecked on the French coast, reaches Paris, and serves with the French army at Dettingen. He kills his father’s foe in a duel, and escaping to the coast, shares the adventures of Prince Charlie, but finally settles happily in Scotland.
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