A saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, played out in the bloodstained arenas of ancient Rome. Framed forattempting to murder a Roman official, Ben-Hur is robbed of hisfreedom, family, and fortune. Condemned to death as a galley slave, helives only to avenge himself against the Roman tribune Messala, theboyhood friend who betrayed him. Vividly recreates the sweep of Imperial Romefrom athrilling sea battle, to the famous chariot race, to the agony of theCrucifixion. It is the moving, personal tale of the prince who became aslave and then, through a unique twist of fate, was able to fight his wayback to the free world as a champion gladiator. Author: Lew Wallace Introduction by: Tim LaHaye Format: 576 pages, paperback, 4.37 x 6.69 inches Publisher: Penguin Group ISBN: 9780451528742
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