Lords Of The World

""Lords of the World"" is a historical fiction book written by Alfred John Church and published in 1897. The story is set during the fall of Carthage and Corinth, two ancient cities that were once powerful empires. The book follows the story of a young Greek soldier named Philopoemen who fights for the freedom of Greece against the Romans. Philopoemen's journey takes him to Carthage, where he meets the beautiful and intelligent Sophonisba, daughter of the Carthaginian general, Hannibal. Philopoemen and Sophonisba fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the political turmoil of the time. The book is a tale of love, war, politics, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of ancient Greece and Rome. It provides a vivid portrayal of the ancient world, its customs, and its people. The book is a classic work of historical fiction that is still widely read and enjoyed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.