The Jebel es Zubleh is a mountain fifty miles and more in length, and so narrow that its tracery on the map gives it a likeness to a caterpillar crawling from the south to the north. Standing on its red-and-white cliffs, and looking off under the path of the rising sun, one sees only the Desert of Arabia, where the east winds, so hateful to vinegrowers of Jericho, have kept their playgrounds since the beginning. Its feet are well covered by sands tossed from the Euphrates, there to lie, fo...

Lew Wallace: Collected Works showcases the profound literary talents of a man whose contributions transcended mere storytelling. This anthology encompasses Wallace's diverse writings, from the historical novel Ben-Hur, which intricately weaves themes of redemption and faith within the context of Roman imperialism, to various works reflecting his rich engagement with themes of morality, governance, and the human condition. The literary style employed by Wallace is characterized by its vivid...

Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. When Ben-Hur saves the fleet captain from drowning after his ship is sunk in a fight with pirates, that officer adopts him as son and heir. With Roman training, Ben-Hur distinguishes himself in the arena...

Ben Hur è un romanzo storico folgorato dal successo commerciale: se oggi ne è ricordata la versione cinematografica, quando uscì nelle librerie, il romanzo vendette oltre cinquanta milioni di copie in pochi anni. Proprio per questo, si ripropone nella traduzione a quattro mani di Mildmay e Cavalieri. Riscoprire il testo dell'opera originaria e con essa riscoprire l'autore, Wallace. Generale, senatore e poi governatore del Nuovo Messico, iniziò a pubblicare molto tardi ma con immediato rico...

According to Wikipedia: "Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 February 15, 1905) was a lawyer, governor, Union general in the American Civil War, American statesman, and author, best remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ… Wallace's most notable service came in July 1864, at the Battle of Monocacy, part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864... Wallace participated in the military commission trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators as well as the court-martial of ...

El último de los Aztecas, de Lew Wallace, es una novela histórica y de aventura que reconstruye el drama de la conquista de México mediante una prosa enfática, visual y marcada por el gusto decimonónico por la grandiosidad moral. Wallace combina episodios bélicos, intriga política y escenas ceremoniales para representar el mundo mexica en el umbral de su destrucción, subrayando el choque entre civilizaciones y la fragilidad de los imperios. Su estilo, solemne y colorista, privilegia la des...

In "The Fair God, or: The Last of the 'Tzins," Lew Wallace delivers a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of the fall of the Aztec Empire. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, honor, and cultural conflict, showcasing Wallace's penchant for rich descriptions and character depth. Employing a vivid, romantic prose style, Wallace immerses the reader in the tumultuous landscape of Mesoamerica, where indigenous beliefs converge with the encroaching Spanish conquest, ul...

In first century Judaea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala and sentenced to life as a Roman slave. When, during a pirate attack in the Aegean, Ben-Hur saves the life of a galley commander, his fortunes improve and he returns to Galilee a free man. There, his quest for vengeance turns into insurrection, but his life is transformed when he witnesses Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist.Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the best-selling nove...

A proud first century Jew, Judah Ben Hur is wrongly sent to the galleys through a bizarre quirk of fate and betrayal by his best friend, the Roman noble Messala. Miraculously, Judah Ben Hur returns to Palestine an honored Roman citizen, bringing with him a ravenous appetite for settling old scores and toppling a government. In reality, Judah is doomed to destroy his own hardening soul, unless he can come to grips with someone more powerful than his hatred: Jesus Christ.

The novel tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince living during the time of Jesus Christ. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, the narrative follows Judah's journey from his idyllic life in Jerusalem to his unjust enslavement, his quest for revenge against his childhood friend Messala, and his eventual encounter with Jesus.Through Judah's experiences, the novel explores themes of faith, redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love. It offers a portrayal ...

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace, published by Harper and Brothers on November 12, 1880 and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century".[1] It became a best-selling American novel, surpassing Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) in sales. The book also inspired other novels with biblical settings and was adapted for the stage and motion picture productions. Ben-Hur remained at the top of the US all-time bestseller list until...

This book contains the complete novels of Lew Wallace - The Fair God - Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ - The Prince of India; or, Why Constantinople Fell