| The Rise of Zenobia Contributor(s): Smith, Jd (Author) |
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ISBN: 0957616430 ISBN-13: 9780957616431 Publisher: Quinn Publications OUR PRICE: $10.92 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 5.24" W x 7.99" (0.61 lbs) 238 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: My name is Zabdas: once a slave; now a warrior, grandfather and servant. I call Syria home. I shall tell you the story of my Zenobia: Warrior Queen of Palmyra, Protector of the East, Conqueror of Desert Lands ...The Roman Empire is close to collapse. Odenathus of Palmyra holds the Syrian frontier and its vital trade routes against Persian invasion. A client king in a forgotten land, starved of reinforcements, Odenathus calls upon an old friend, Julius, to face an older enemy: the Tanukh.Julius believes Syria should break free of Rome and declare independence. But his daughter's beliefs are stronger still. Zenobia is determined to realise her father's dream.And turn traitor to Rome ... |
