![]() ![]() This swords-and-sandals epic brings the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient world to life, telling the story of the ongoing clash of empires between Greece and Persia. ''The master historical storyteller returns with the first of a new pair of novels about Athenian general and politician Pericles. And for Athens, a city of wisdom and warriors, to shine with glory. Though still a young man, Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. Before him, on land and at sea, stands the merciless Persian army. Behind Pericles lies the greatest city of the ancient world. In the front rank stands Pericles, Lion of Athens. Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Lion chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat'' DAILY MAIL ''Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes'' THE TIMES THE FIRST BOOK IN CONN IGGULDEN''S EPIC NEW SERIES THE GOLDEN AGE _ Ancient Greece, 5th century BC The age of myths and legends has given way to the world of men. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BATTLEFIELDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN ''Pacy and propulsive. ![]()
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