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Lion

By Conn Iggulden
Series: The Golden Age
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Lion by Conn Iggulden immerses readers in the turbulent world of Ancient Greece, focusing on the renowned leader Pericles. As political tensions and conflicts mount within the Greek city-states, Pericles must navigate both the demands of leadership and the challenges of warfare. Through strategic manoeuvring and a quest for unity, the story captures the essence of a pivotal era in history without giving away critical plot developments.
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Discover the rise and fall of the world's greatest empire in the stunning first instalment of The Golden Age, an epic new series from the nation's finest historical novelist.

After the Gods.

After the Myths and Legends came the world of Men.

In their front rank stood Pericles. The Lion of the Golden Age.

'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life' — Anthony Riches

'Another masterpiece from Iggulden' — 5* Reader Review

'It's like being on the battlefield' — 5* Reader Review

'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' — Robert Fabbri

Experience the epic battlefields of ancient Greece with master storyteller Conn Iggulden.

Series: The Golden Age

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A pacy and immersive historical novel, Conn Iggulden's Lion takes readers back to the battlefields and warships of the ancient world. With gripping battle scenes and vivid depictions of the Greek and Persian empires, the story combines political intrigue with the personal challenges faced by the Athenian general Pericles. The book's energy, meticulous research, and compelling storytelling make it a standout in historical fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405949651

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

Collections

Conn Iggulden Education & Reference European History Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction History & Military Middle Eastern History Penguin Books Series: The Golden Age

About the Author

CONN IGGULDEN is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today, with bestselling series on Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and the Wars of the Roses, as well as two stand-alone novels- Dunstan, set in the red-blooded world of tenth-century England and The Falcon of Sparta, in which Iggulden returns to the Ancient World. Both instalments of his Athenian series, The Gates of Athens and Protector, and his recent Golden Age series, Lion and Empire, are Sunday Times bestsellers. Tyrant follows on from the Sunday Times bestselling Nero in Iggulden's most recent series

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