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GOODMAN, ANTHONY A. Shadow of God: A Novel of War and Faith
Sourcebooks Landmark, 2002. First Edition. Hard Cover. Like New/Like New. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING HARDCOVER. Full number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) on copyright page, $24.00 list price on dust jacket flap. Author's first novel. Original textured brown hardcover binding, gold lettering on spine, maps on endpapers. Minimal shelf wear. A beautiful copy. "This epic account of the Siege of Rhodes is brimming with passion, adventure, and historical detail. In 1522, the Island of Rhodes served as a strategic crossroads between East and West. As Christianity clashed with Islam during the waning decades of the Crusades, a handful of European knights led by Grand Master Philippe de L'Isle Adam stood firm for 145 days against the vast and mighty Ottoman army of Suleiman the Magnificent. When it became evident that they could no longer defend either their fortress or the Christian islanders who depended on them, the knights were forced to surrender. Interwoven into this stunning fictional account of one of history's greatest military performances are tantalizing and suspenseful tales of forbidden love and unexpected betrayal. Goodman does a superb job of breathing new life into a gallery of fascinating historical figures and of evoking the immense cultural and religious divide that still exists today between Christianity and Islam." -- Booklist.
Offered for US$ 18.70 by: Yesterday's Muse Books - Book number: 057572