{"product_id":"9781612421902","title":"The Arrows of Hercules","description":"Set in the time of Dionysios I of Syracuse, at the beginning of the 4th century BC, Th e Arrows of Hercules tells the tale of Zopyros of Tarentum, an engineer who invents an improved type of catapult. *** \u003cp\u003eHe is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse's war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage. ***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL. Sprague's meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history. ***\u003cbr\u003e----------\u003cbr\u003e\"Exciting and quite believable adventures.\"-Classical World\u003cbr\u003e----------\u003cbr\u003e\"Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting.\" -Th e Arizona Republic\u003cbr\u003e----------\u003cbr\u003e \"Highly Recommended...intriguing novel.\"-Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arc Manor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036675490032,"sku":"9781612421902","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612421902_p0.jpg?v=1763844457","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612421902","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}