Lew Wallace

Broschiertes Buch

Ben-Hur

Beschreibung

This famous Religious-Historical Romance with its mighty story, brilliant pageantry, thrilling action and deep religious reverence, hardly requires an outline, for every one is familiar with the "Star of Bethlehem and The Three Wise Men," the wonderful description of the Chariot Race and Christ Healing the sick on the Mount of Olives. The whole world has placed Ben-Hur on a height of preeminence which no other novel of its time has reached. The clashing of rivalry and the deepest human passions, the perfect reproduction of brilliant Roman life, and the tense, fierce atmosphere of the arena have kept their deep fascination.

Autor

Born on April 10, 1827, in Brookville, Indiana, Lew Wallace was the second son of David and Esther Wallace. His father, David Wallace, served as Indiana's lieutenant governor and later as governor, immersing Lew in a politically active environment. Despite a formal education that was often interrupted, Lew developed a passion for literature and storytelling from an early age. ¿Wallace's career was multifaceted; he practiced law, served as a Union general during the American Civil War, and held various political and diplomatic positions. Notably, he was appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1878 to 1881, during which he worked to restore order following the Lincoln County War. Subsequently, he served as U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire from 1881 to 1885, strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations. ¿In addition to his public service, Wallace was a prolific author, best known for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, published in 1880. The novel became the best-selling American book of the 19th century and was hailed as "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." Wallace continued to write until his death on February 15, 1905, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, leaving a legacy that bridged the realms of literature, military service, and diplomacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 502
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 807g
• ISBN-13: 9781479432233
• ISBN-10: 1479432237
• Artikelnr.: 49910634