The Greek Prince of Afghanistan
The Greek Prince of Afghanistan
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The Greek Prince of Afghanistan by David Austin Beck
208 BC. Demetrius is a young prince in a complex world He was born in Afghanistan (ancient Bactria), his parents are Greek, and his kingdom is at war. It's a heck of a time to grow up.The Greek Prince of Afghanistan follows the early life of Demetrius, prince of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom of ancient Afghanistan. He lives in a world of cultural fusion and conflict, and he faces threats from every direction. From the west, an army approaches under the banners of Antiochus, a Hellenistic monarch obsessed with ruling the lands once conquered by Alexander. From within, tensions build between the kingdom's Greek elite and non-Greek subjects.In desperate need of allies for the imminent war, Demetrius rides north to secure an alliance with the Scythians, a people rumored to eat their prisoners and feed their elderly to the dogs. But with his kingdom divided, their help may not be enough.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781736184004 |
| ISBN 10 | 1736184008 |
| Title | The Greek Prince of Afghanistan |
| Author | David Austin Beck |
| Series | The Greco-Bactrian Chronicles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Endless Horizon Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-12-03 |
| Number of pages | 286 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |