Duffield Osborne

The Lion's Brood

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Produktbeschreibung

Duffield Osborne's "The Lion's Brood" plunges readers into the heart of the Second Punic War, a pivotal clash between Carthage and Rome. This historical fiction explores the tumultuous era dominated by Hannibal's military genius and the resilience of the Roman Republic. Experience the drama and intrigue of a conflict that shaped the course of Western civilization. Osborne masterfully evokes the atmosphere of ancient warfare and political maneuvering as two empires struggle for dominance. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless story of courage, strategy, and the enduring human cost of war. Journey back to witness the epic struggle between two great powers in "The Lion's Brood," a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of one of history's most decisive conflicts. A powerful story of war, honor, and the clash of civilizations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9781023064729
• ISBN-10: 1023064723
• Artikelnr.: 73930076

Autorenporträt

Duffield Osborne (June 20, 1858 - 1917) was an American author and editor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Columbia College (now Columbia University) where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1879. Osborne began his career in journalism, working as a reporter for the New York Tribune and later as an editor for The Critic magazine. He also wrote for a number of other publications including Harper's Weekly, The Century Magazine, and The Forum. As an author, Osborne wrote several novels, including "The Spell of Ashtaroth" and "The Lion's Brood," which was a historical novel about the life of Alexander Hamilton. He also wrote a book of essays called "Ghosts in American Houses." Osborne was known for his literary criticism and was considered an expert on the works of Walt Whitman. He edited a collection of Whitman's writings called "Walt Whitman's Poems," and also wrote a biography of the poet entitled "The Life and Works of Walt Whitman." Osborne was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and was a friend of many prominent writers and artists of his time, including John Singer Sargent and Henry James. He died in 1917 at the age of 59.