{"product_id":"9781405944045","title":"Protector : The Sunday Times bestseller that 'Bring[s] the Greco-Persian Wars to life in brilliant detail. Thrilling' DAILY EXPRESS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Iggulden, Conn \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAncient Greece\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 3 February 2022 by Penguin Books Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Athenian' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e129 x 196 x 30 | 304g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5***** Reader Review'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5***** Reader ReviewTWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThemistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so Themistocles must fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFight the invaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFight the allies who despise him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFight to save his city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHESReaders are raving about PROTECTOR:'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5***** Reader Review'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5***** Reader Review 'As soon as you see the name 'Conn Iggulden', you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5***** Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40578816147591,"sku":"9781405944045","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/products\/9781405944045.jpg?v=1710422037","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9781405944045","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}