Belshazzar: A Tale Of The Fall Of Babylon (1902)

Belshazzar: A Tale Of The Fall Of Babylon is a historical fiction novel written by William Stearns Davis and first published in 1902. The story is set in ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar, who is depicted as a decadent and cruel ruler. The main character of the novel is a young Jewish prince named Daniel, who is taken captive by the Babylonians and forced to serve in the court of Belshazzar. As Daniel becomes more familiar with the inner workings of the Babylonian court, he begins to see the corruption and injustice that pervades the kingdom. He also becomes aware of a plot to overthrow Belshazzar and seize power for a group of Babylonian nobles. With the help of a beautiful young woman named Nitocris, who is also a prisoner in the court, Daniel sets out to foil the conspiracy and save the kingdom from destruction.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of ancient Babylonian life and culture, as well as its portrayal of the complex political and social dynamics of the time. It also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power that are still relevant today. Overall, Belshazzar: A Tale Of The Fall Of Babylon is a gripping and engaging historical novel that will appeal to fans of both history and fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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