An Ethiopian History Written In Greek By Heliodorus (1895) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164347910)

""An Ethiopian History Written in Greek by Heliodorus"" is a historical novel written by Heliodorus in the 3rd century AD. The story follows the adventures of a young Ethiopian princess named Charicleia, who is kidnapped and taken to Greece. There, she falls in love with a young man named Theagenes and together they embark on a series of adventures and trials. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Ethiopia and Greece, as well as its romantic and adventurous plot. This 1895 edition of the book includes an introduction by the translator, Thomas Underdowne, as well as footnotes and annotations to help modern readers better understand the historical context and cultural references of the story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Heliodorus
ISBN-10: 1164347918
ISBN-13: 9781164347910
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d