Belshazzar a Tale of the Fall of Babylon (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Stearns Davis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528481771 ISBN 13: 9781528481779

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Two powerful worlds collide on the eve of Babylon’s fall, where love, loyalty, and swordplay test a throne’s fate. A Persian prince and the king’s betrothed fight for freedom amid treachery, ritual danger, and a city in crisis.

In this sweeping historical tale, the drama unfolds among the veterans of Cyrus’s court, the glittering gardens of Belshazzar, and the looming threat of invasion. As a royal betrothal becomes a stage for political intrigue, the story explores courage, devotion, and the price of choice in a world where every ally may hide a foe.

• Follow Darius, a determined heir, as he risks all to protect Atossa and challenge a treacherous pact.
• Watch the opulent, peril-filled Hanging Gardens become a backdrop for private vows and public peril.
• Experience the clash between Persian resolve and Babylonian resistance during the city’s darkest hour.
• See how loyalty, faith, and cunning shape the fate of empires in a story brimming with danger and romance.

Ideal for readers drawn to brisk historical romance, large-scale battles, and vividly drawn ancient settings.

About this title

From the Publisher

At the time of original publication in 1902, William Stearns Davis was Professor of Ancient History, University of Minnesota.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528481771
• ISBN 13: 9781528481779
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 447