Olympiad - Rilegato

Holt, Tom

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ISBN 10: 0316853909 ISBN 13: 9780316853903

Casa editrice: Little, Brown, 2000

Riassunto

Two thousand, seven hundred and seventy-six years ago a group of men ran between two piles of stones, and invented history. If, that is, history can be believed.

The first ever Olympic Games in 776BC were apparently so memorable that all Western chronology is based on them. All we know about them is the name of the man who won the race. Over two and a half millennia later, it's about time somebody told the story.

Published in an Olympic year, OLYMPIAD is an enthralling and beguiling historical novel full of adventure and misadventure. It will confirm Tom Holt's place as an innovative, challenging and wonderfully entertaining writer of historical fiction. Essential reading for all fans of Tom Holt and historical fiction.

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Recensione:

Witty, ironic ... and achieves a deeply felt authenticity (NEW YORK TIMES)

A fascinating, gripping, moving story (THE TIMES)

Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, 'I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature. (WASHINGTON POST)

Wry and droll, fascinating and funny, by bringing us Alexander's nether parts this novel gives momentous matters unforgettable life (ROSS LECKIE)

Descrizione del libro:

The incredible story of the first-ever Olympic Games - a compelling new historical novel from the acclaimed author of THE WALLED ORCHARD.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Little, Brown
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0316853909
• ISBN 13: 9780316853903
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 384