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The Lion: A Novel of Ancient Greece
Written by Conn Iggulden
Narrated by Tim McInnerny
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The new novel in master storyteller Conn Iggulden’s bestselling series tells the story of Pericles amid the battlefields of the Peloponnesian War.
After the gods, after the myths and the legends, came the world of men—and in the front rank stood Pericles.
Enter Pericles—the Lion of Athens. Behind him lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him stands the ferocious Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war.
But Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace.
It’s time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for a city to shine like a beacon …
After the gods, after the myths and the legends, came the world of men—and in the front rank stood Pericles.
Enter Pericles—the Lion of Athens. Behind him lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him stands the ferocious Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war.
But Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace.
It’s time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for a city to shine like a beacon …
Author
Conn Iggulden
Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with three children, he lives in Hertfordshire. Since publication of 'The Gates of Rome', Conn has written a further thirteen books including the wildly successful 'The Dangerous Book for Boys'.
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