Lords of the World: A story of the fall of Carthage and Corinth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Lords of the World: A story of the fall of Carthage and Corinth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Lords of the World: A story of the fall of Carthage and Corinth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Church, Alfred John (1829–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Lords of the World: A Story of the Fall of Carthage and Corinth" by A. J. Church is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative is focused on the dramatic events surrounding the fall of Carthage and Corinth in 146 B.C. and the struggles of the characters, particularly a young Greek named Cleanor, against the rise of Roman power." The opening of this work introduces readers to the fateful voyage of the "Melcart", a sacred Carthaginian ship, tasked with a vital mission despite the looming threat from the Romans. The ship's captain, Hanno, and his nephew, Mago, spot a Roman warship that threatens their return to Carthage. This tense encounter serves as a backdrop to depict the dire situation of Carthage as it faces imminent destruction. Following the fate of the "Melcart", the narrative shifts to the city of Chelys, where Lysis, a leading citizen, learns of Rome's brutal terms that threaten his family. The chapter ends with a poignant decision made by Lysis and his children, foreshadowing the sacrifices they must make amidst the chaos of their changing world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lords of the World: A story of the fall of Carthage and Corinth
- Author credits: Church, Alfred John (1829–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Carthage (Extinct city) -- Fiction
- Corinth (Greece) -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
