The Arrows of Hercules

Set in the time of Dionysios I of Syracuse, at the beginning of the 4th century BC, Th e Arrows of Hercules tells the tale of Zopyros of Tarentum, an engineer who invents an improved type of catapult. ***

He is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse's war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage. ***

L. Sprague's meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history. ***
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"Exciting and quite believable adventures."-Classical World
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"Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting." -Th e Arizona Republic
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"Highly Recommended...intriguing novel."-Library Journal