Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, Leo Tolstoy, Lew Wallace, George MacDonald, H.G. Wells, Upton Sinclair, Jack London, Herman Melville & Wilkie Collins An anthology of 50 classic books with an active table of contents to make it easy to quickly find the book you are looking for.
Works include:
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
"Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
"The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine
"Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy
"Armadale" by Wilkie Collins
"At the Back of the North Wind" by George Mac Donald
"The Beast in the Jungle" by Henry James
"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace
"The Border Legion" by Zane Grey
"The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
"David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens
"The Deerslayer" by James Fenimore Cooper
"The Education of Henry Adams" by Henry Adams
"Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure" by John Cleland
"The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells
"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
"The House of Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo
"In His Steps" by Charles M. Sheldon
"The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H. G. Wells
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
"Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving
"Lord Jim" by Joseph Conrad
"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton
"Moby Dick; Or the Whale" by Herman Melville
"The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins
"The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" by Edgar Allan Poe
"North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell
"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens
"Persuasion" by Jane Austen
"The Pioneers" by James Fenimore Cooper
"The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli
"Ragged Dick: Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks" by Horatio Alger
"The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War" by Stephen Crane
"Roughing It" by Mark Twain
"The Sea-Hawk" by Raphael Sabatini
"Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen
"Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson
Charles Dickens, Lew Wallace, Victor Hugo & Herman Melville An anthology of 10 classic epics with an active table of contents to make it easy to quickly find the book you are looking for.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Don Quixote by Miquel de Cervantes Hung Lou Meng - Book 1 by Cao Xueqin Hung Lou Meng - Book 2 by Cao Xueqin Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Moby Dick; or The Whale by Herman Melville The Iliad by Homer (Translated by Samuel Butler) Varney the Vampire by Thomas Preskett Prest War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
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Lew Wallace & Tim LaHaye One of the most popular American novels of all time, General Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur vividly reimagines the mighty Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity. The saga of Judah Ben-Hur’s spiritual journey from slavery to vengeance to redemption is both a vivid historical adventure and a powerful story of one man’s religious awakening. As Blake Allmendinger writes in his Introduction to this Modern Library Paperback Classic, “Ben-Hur has endured for more than one hundred years because it offers something for everyone. The story of the Jewish hero Ben-Hur, his conflict with the Roman warrior Messala, and his conversion to Christianity at the foot of the Cross, combines adventure, sentimentality, athletic spectacle, and religious devotion.”
George MacDonald, G. K. Chesterton, Lew Wallace, Charles M. Sheldon, John Bunyan & Oliver Goldsmith At the Back of the North Wind, George MacDonald 1868
Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ, Lew Wallace 1880
In His Steps, Charles M. Sheldon 1896
The Man Who Was Thursday, G. K. Chesterton 1908
The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan 1678
The Vicar of Wakefield, Oliver Goldsmith 1761
Lew Wallace The most famous work of Civil War general Lew Wallace, Ben-Hur tells the story of compassion and forgiveness. The epic follows Judah Ben-Hur--a Jewish man falsely accusted of trying to kill a man--as he rebuilds his life.
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‘The happiness of love is in action; its test is what one is willing to do for others.’
In first-century Judea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of assassinating a Roman governor, and sentenced to life as a galley slave. His fortunes are reversed when he saves the captain’s life and he returns, determined to seek his revenge against those who have brought misfortune to both himself and his family. His life becomes intertwined with that of Christ’s, and after witnessing His teachings and eventual crucifixion Ben-Hur discovers the redemptive power of forgiveness.
The bestselling American novel of the nineteenth century, ‘Ben-Hur’ had never been out of print on the hundredth anniversary of its publication in 1980. After numerous stage and film adaptations, it remains hugely influential today, and is soon to be a new major adaptation.
Reviews
‘Compared with other romances . . . Ben-Hur easily passes them all, by a vitality which has a touch of genius.’ Carl Van Doren
About the author
Lewis Wallace, born in Indiana in 1827, was an American lawyer, general in the American Civil War, governor, politician, diplomat and author. Before his death in 1905 he wrote numerous novels and biographies, but is most famous for his second novel, ‘Ben-Hur’ (1880), a bestseller that is often referred to as the ‘most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century’.
Lew Wallace At the beginning of the 1st century Judah Ben-Hur and his family are enslaved by the Romans. Once freed Ben-Hur sets on a quest for vengeance against who enslaved him—his childhood friend, the Roman citizen Messala.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur is a historical classic written by Lew Wallace and published in 1880. Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. His old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent to slave in the mines while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's family is. On the road to find them, Ben-Hur meets the Christ as he is on the road to Golgotha to be crucified. That day changes Ben-Hur's life forever, for that is the day he becomes a believer.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published for the first time in 1880.
Considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century", it was the best-selling American novel from the time of its publication, superseding Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852).
Following release of the 1959 MGM film adaptation of Ben-Hur, which was seen by tens of millions and won 11 Academy Awards in 1960, book sales surpassed Gone with the Wind.
The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem in the 1st century. Judah's childhood friend Messala returns home as an ambitious commanding officer of the Roman legions. During a military parade, a tile falls from the roof of Judah's house and barely misses the Roman governor.
Although Messala knows that they are not guilty, he condemns the Ben-Hur family. Judah is sent to the Roman galleys for life; his mother and sister are imprisoned and all the family property is confiscated.
Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala and sentenced to life as a Roman slave. During a pirate attack in the Aegean, Ben-Hur saves the life of a galley commander, his fortunes improve and he returns to Galilee a free man. There, his quest for vengeance turns into insurrection, but his life is transformed when he witnesses Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
Lew Wallace Ben Hur takes place when Rome was the most powerful civilization on Earth. Young Judah Ben Hur is persecuted for his beliefs by his Roman friends and finds himself serving on a prison ship. A fateful attack by pirates sees him freed and adopted by a Roman politician. When he returns to his homeland he challenges his former friend Massala to a chariot race and becomes a follower of Jesus, making it his mission to save the Son of God from meeting an untimely fate at the hands of the Romans. Beautifully illustrated, this classic comic graphic novel captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of literature and reading.
Lew Wallace Published in 1880, Ben-Hur is a fictionalization of the events of Christ's life, beginning with the Nativity and ending with the Crucifixion. The story uses a parallel structure to simultaneously explore the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Hebrew prince who lived in the time of Christ. This remarkable work of historical fiction reshaped the landscape of American popular literature and prompted millions of readers to reevaluate their personal views of Christianity.
Lew Wallace Lew Wallace's classic novel. This edition includes an active table of contents.
The novel was a phenomenal best-seller; it surpassed Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin as the best-selling American novel and retained this distinction until the 1936 publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. In 1912, Sears Roebuck published one million copies to sell for 39 cents apiece: the largest single-year print edition in American history. The book was also the first work of fiction to be blessed by a Pope.
The novel has been adapted for film several times; most notably by director William Wyler (starring Charlton Heston), which received the Academy Award.
Lew Wallace Called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century," Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ was a best-seller in the 1880s, eclipsing the sales of Uncle Tom's Cabin and, later, Gone With the Wind to become the best-selling American novel of all time. The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
This new digital edition of Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ includes an image gallery and links to a free unabridged audio recording of the novel.
Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Lew Wallace & Don Carlos Buell In early 1862, the Union advances achieved by Maj. Gen. Grant and Adm. Foote at Forts Henry and Donelson caused significant concern in the Confederate government. The Union army, known as the Army of the Tennessee, under Grant had increased to 48,894 men and were encamped on the western side of the Tennessee River. On April 6, 1862 a determined full-force attack from the Confederate Army took place at the Battle of Shiloh; the objective was to destroy the entire Western Union offensive once for all. Over 44,699 Confederate troops led by Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard, vigorously attacked five divisions of Grant’s army bivouacked nine miles south at Pittsburgh Landing. Aware of the impending Confederate attack, Union troops sounded the alarm and readied for battle, however, no defensive entrenchment works had been made. The Confederates struck hard and repulsed the Union Army towards the Tennessee River. Grant and Maj. General William T. Sherman were able to rally the troops and make a stand. After receiving reinforcement troops from Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell and Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace's missing division, Grant succeeded in stabilizing the Army of the Tennessee. Confederate General Johnson was killed in the battle on the first day of fighting, and on the second day, Grant launched a costly counter-offensive and pursuit that forced the Confederate Army, now under P.G.T. Beauregard, to retreat to Corinth.
The battle was the costliest in the Civil War up until this time, having 23,746 combined Union and Confederate casualties. The carnage at Shiloh demonstrated to both Confederates and Unionists that the Civil War was both very serious and extremely costly. Shiloh was the first battle in the American Civil War with tremendous casualties and Grant received much criticism for keeping the Union Army bivouacked rather than entrenched. As a result, Grant's superior Maj. Gen Henry Halleck demoted him to second-in-command of a newly formed 120,000-strong Union Army. Grant was ready to resign from command when Maj. Gen. Sherman talked him into remaining in Halleck's army. After Halleck slowly moved on Corinth unopposed, the 120,000-man army was broken up and Grant returned to his previous command over the Army of the Tennessee.
Before all of the generals relived the Battle of Shiloh in their memoirs, they wrote official accounts of the campaign to their superiors, and those accounts were preserved in the Official Records. This collection of Union generals’ accounts of the battle includes the accounts of Commanding Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Don Carlos Buell, as well as important Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Lew Wallace. It is specially formatted with a Table of Contents for each general’s account, and pictures of the generals who fought in it.
Lew Wallace This collection was designed for optimal navigation on iPad and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books, stories and poems. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.
Table of Contents
Ben-Hur; A Tale of the Christ The Prince of India; or, Why Constantinople
Fell: Books I-II | Books III-IV | Books V-VI
Appendix: Lewis Wallace Biography About and Navigation
Robert Underwood Johnson, Clarence Clough Buel, Gustave Beauregard, Abner Doubleday, Ulysses Grant, Charles P. Stone, Lew Wallace, Henry Walke, Joseph E. Johnston, John C. Frémont & John D. Imboden Scribners and The Century Company ran a series of magazine articles in which participants in the Civil War (Generals, privates, women, laymen, engineers etc.) related their experiences during the war. The series was so popular (multiplying subscriber base exponentially) that these articles were combined into a coherent, highly illustrated set of 4 Volumes entitled “Battles and Leaders of the Civil War”, printed in 1887. This is a complete epub version of Volume 1 with some enhancements (such as 19th Century definitions). There are 65 stories in roughly sequential order but the reader can pick and choose as each story is complete. This is the type of book that historians read and extrapolate in modern Civil War books.
Lew Wallace One of the most famous of all classic stories, this exciting tale of betrayal, revenge and salvation is a must-have addition to any digital bookshelf. Specially formatted for the iBookstore, this version contains the full saga as writen by master author Lew Wallace.
Lew Wallace First published in 1880, this epic novel follows much of the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a man living in the time of Christ. Wallace intertwines the lives of Judah and Jesus of Nazareth, beginning the novel with the events of the Nativity and later following the downfall and ensuing hardships of Judah's life. The events depicted in the Gospels of the New Testament concerning Jesus are carefully threaded throughout Judah's story, ultimately finding both Jesus and Judah at the Crucifixion, though in different capacities. The incredible historical spectacle that is Judah of the House of Hur's life is a demonstration of fortitude and faith, a classic story of redemption for a whole family. Wallace wrote this remarkable work as an inspiration of faith, and it became one of the most popular novels of the nineteenth century in America.
Lew Wallace Written in 1880 this book was made into an epic film in 1959 starring Charlton Heston. The plot is that of a Jewish prince who is sent into slavery by a Roman childhood friend for refusing to betray his Jewish friends. His mother and sister are sent to a leper colony, where he later frees them from. Has a strong religious base with plenty of action.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace and was considered the most influential Christian book of the 19th century. Ben Hur tells the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
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Lew Wallace This carefully crafted ebook: "Ben-Hur (A Tale of the Christ)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Ben-Hur describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat, and author. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
Lew Wallace According to Wikipedia: "Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 – February 15, 1905) was a lawyer, governor, Union general in the American Civil War, American statesman, and author, best remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ… Wallace's most notable service came in July 1864, at the Battle of Monocacy, part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864... Wallace participated in the military commission trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators as well as the court-martial of Henry Wirz, commandant of the Andersonville prison camp. He resigned from the army on November 30, 1865. Late in the war, he directed secret efforts by the government to help the Mexicans remove the French occupation forces who had seized control of Mexico in 1864. He continued in those efforts more publicly after the war and was offered a major general's commission in the Mexican army after his resignation from the U.S. Army. Multiple promises by the Mexican revolutionaries were never delivered, which forced Wallace into deep financial debt. Wallace held a number of important political posts during the 1870s and 1880s. He served as governor of New Mexico Territory from 1878 to 1881, and as U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire from 1881 to 1885... While serving as governor, Wallace completed the novel that made him famous: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880). It grew to be the best-selling American novel of the 19th century. The book has never been out of print and has been filmed four times."
Lew Wallace A Jewish nobleman embraces the Christian faith after witnessing the life and death of Jesus Christ.
When Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman governor, he is imprisoned and enslaved, and his family’s property is forfeited to the government. Bent on revenge against his accuser, his childhood friend Massala, Ben-Hur works to attain his freedom, but upon his return journey encounters the Christ, who teaches Ben-Hur the power of forgiveness.
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Lew Wallace According to Wikipedia: "Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 – February 15, 1905) was a lawyer, governor, Union general in the American Civil War, American statesman, and author, best remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ… Wallace's most notable service came in July 1864, at the Battle of Monocacy, part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864. Although the force under his command (amalgamated from the Middle Department) and the division of James B. Ricketts from VI Corps was defeated by Confederate General Jubal A. Early, he was able to delay Early's advance toward Washington, D.C., to the point that the city defenses had time to organize and repel Early... Wallace participated in the military commission trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators as well as the court-martial of Henry Wirz, commandant of the Andersonville prison camp.[4] He resigned from the army on November 30, 1865.[5] Late in the war, he directed secret efforts by the government to help the Mexicans remove the French occupation forces who had seized control of Mexico in 1864. He continued in those efforts more publicly after the war and was offered a major general's commission in the Mexican army after his resignation from the U.S. Army. Multiple promises by the Mexican revolutionaries were never delivered, which forced Wallace into deep financial debt. Wallace held a number of important political posts during the 1870s and 1880s. He served as governor of New Mexico Territory from 1878 to 1881, and as U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire from 1881 to 1885. As governor, he offered amnesty to many men involved in the Lincoln County War; in the process he met with Billy the Kid. On March 17, 1879, the pair arranged that the Kid would act as an informant and testify against others involved in the Lincoln County War, and, in return, the Kid would be "scot free with a pardon in [his] pocket for all [his] misdeeds". But the Kid returned to his outlaw ways and Governor Wallace withdrew his offer. While serving as governor, Wallace completed the novel that made him famous: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880). It grew to be the best-selling American novel of the 19th century.[6] The book has never been out of print and has been filmed four times."
Lew Wallace A Vigo Classics book
It is the first century AD and, after a brick falls from his roof and almost hits the Roman governor of Jerusalem, Judah Ben-Hur faces death. He escapes and seeks revenge along the way finding inspiration in words of a new prophet: Jesus Christ.
Lew Wallace This carefully crafted ebook: “Historical Novels of Lew Wallace: Ben-Hur, The Fair God & The Prince of India (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age.
“The Fair God: The Last of the 'Tzins” is a magnificent tale of the conflict between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Aztecs. The Cortez's conquest of Mexico is a central theme and the novel gives an account of the descent of the Aztec Empire.
“The Prince of India: Why Constantinople Fell” is a tale of the Fall of Byzantine Empire, seen through the eyes of Indian Prince in service of the Turkish Sultan.
Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat and author, best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." He wrote several historical novels and biographies of American generals.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. Considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century", it was the best-selling American novel from the time of its publication, superseding Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). It remained at the top until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind (1936). Following release of the 1959 MGM film adaptation of Ben-Hur, which was seen by tens of millions and won 11 Academy Awards in 1960, book sales surpassed Gone with the Wind. Blessed by Pope Leo XIII, the novel was the first work of fiction to be so honored. The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Judah's childhood friend Messala returns home as an ambitious commanding officer of the Roman legions. They come to realize that they have changed and hold very different views and aspirations. During a military parade, a tile falls from the roof of Judah's house and barely misses the Roman governor. Although Messala knows that they are not guilty, he condemns the Ben-Hur family. Without trial, Judah is sent to the Roman galleys for life; his mother and sister are imprisoned in a cell previously used for lepers and all the family property is confiscated. Through good fortune, befriending and saving the commander of his ship, Judah survives and is trained as a soldier. He returns to Jerusalem, where he seeks revenge against his one-time friend and redemption for his family. Running in parallel with Ben-Hur's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The two reflect themes of betrayal, conviction and redemption. With the Crucifixion, Ben-Hur recognizes that the Christ stands for a different goal than revenge, and he becomes Christian, turning to supporting the new religion with money which he has inherited, inspired by love and the talk of keys to a greater kingdom than any on earth. The name "Ben Hur" derives from the Hebrew for "Son of white linen".
Lew Wallace The tale revolves around two storylines: the story of Jesus and the story of Ben-Hur. The author supposedly was engaging in a discussion with an atheist over the existence of God when he discovered how little he knew about the actual historical setting of the Messianic events. He set to work, and after a season of research, turned up with the book, his primary purpose being to teach.
Lew Wallace Long before he became best known for Ben Hur, Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 – February 15, 1905) was an important Union general who played significant roles in the Western theater at the outset of the war.
Wallace was able to organize two full brigades and a third incomplete, and took up position in the center of Grant's lines besieging Fort Donelson. During the fierce Confederate assault on February 15, Wallace coolly acted on his own initiative to send a brigade to reinforce the beleaguered division of Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand, despite orders from Grant to avoid a general engagement. This action was key in stabilizing the Union defensive line. After this Confederate assault had been checked, Wallace led a counter attack which retook the ground that was lost. Wallace was promoted to major general to rank from March 21.
However, confusion during the Battle of Shiloh would cost Wallace dearly. Miscommunication between Grant and Wallace led to Wallace not bringing his division up in time to help stop the rout that was on during the first day, and Grant and Henry Halleck would later pin the blame on Wallace, although historians do not believe the miscommunication was actually his fault. At first, there was little fallout from this. Wallace was the youngest general of his rank in the army and was something of a "golden boy." Soon, however, civilians in the North began to hear the news of the horrible casualties at Shiloh, and the Army needed explanations. Both Grant and his superior, Halleck, placed the blame squarely on Wallace, saying that his incompetence in moving up the reserves had nearly cost them the battle. Sherman, for his part, remained mute on the issue. Wallace was removed from his command in June and reassigned to the much less glamorous duty commanding the defense of Cincinnati in the Department of the Ohio during Braxton Bragg's incursion into Kentucky.
After the war, Wallace wrote an account of the Battle of Fort Donelson that was published in the well known Battles & Leaders series. This edition is specially formatted with images of the important military commanders.
Lew Wallace & Philip Dossick Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American novels.
When his childhood friend Messala wrongly accuses Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince alive during Jesus Christ’s lifetime, of attempting to assassinate the Roman governor of Jerusalem, the Romans enslave him and capture his mother and sister.
This classic New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting story of Judah of the House of Hur, a man who finds extraordinary redemption for himself and his family through personal fortitude and inspiration.
The epic novel, spanning about 12 years of Ben-Hur’s life, will be relished not only by fans of Christian fiction, but any reader who craves historical accounts of high adventure, action, and drama.
When the author delivered his manuscript to Harper & Brothers in 1880, they had no idea it would make publishing history. The book became the best-selling novel of the 19th century and has been translated into more than 40 languages.
It has never been out of print.
LEW WALLACE (1827 – 1905) was a Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, lawyer, diplomat, and author from Indiana. A lawyer by training, he served on the tribunal that tried the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
Lew Wallace Si Lew Wallace est une figure historique aux États-Unis, il le doit moins à ses titres de général de l’armée de l’Union pendant la guerre de Sécession, de gouverneur du Nouveau Mexique, d’adversaire de Billy the Kid, qu’à celui d’auteur de Ben-Hur. Depuis sa première publication en 1880, cet ouvrage de 600 pages dépassa en tirage tous les autres (la Bible exceptée), jusqu’à la sortie de Autant en Emporte le Vent en 1936. Dès 1900 il avait été réédité 36 fois en anglais et traduit en 20 langues...
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. When Ben-Hur saves the fleet captain from drowning after his ship is sunk in a fight with pirates, that officer adopts him as son and heir. With Roman training, Ben-Hur distinguishes himself in the arena and the palistrae and appears to be on the way to high military command. Wallace's work is part of an important sub-genre of historical fiction set among the characters of the New Testament. The novel was a phenomenal best-seller; it soon surpassed Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) as the best-selling American novel and retained this distinction until the 1936 publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.
Lew Wallace Judas Ben-Hur was the noble person of the Hur family. He was the friend of Jesus Christ. Through the story of Ben-Hur, Lew Wallace narrates a part of the story of Jesus Christ. Some parts of this novel are very moving indeed. Ben-Hur lived after Christ and spread His message of peace and Universal brotherhood.
The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions.
Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
Lew Wallace
The Fair God written by Lew Wallace. Lewis "Lew" Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author. Wallace served as governor of the New Mexico Territory at the time of the Lincoln County War and worked to bring an end to the fighting.
Lew Wallace A proud first century Jew, Judah Ben Hur is wrongly sent to the galleys through a bizarre quirk of fate and betrayal by his best friend, the Roman noble Messala. Miraculously, Judah Ben Hur returns to Palestine an honored Roman citizen, bringing with him a ravenous appetite for settling old scores and toppling a government. In reality, Judah is doomed to destroy his own hardening soul, unless he can come to grips with someone more powerful than his hatred: Jesus Christ.
Lew Wallace This carefully crafted ebook collection includes following historical novels: "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. "The Fair God: The Last of the 'Tzins" is a magnificent tale of the conflict between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Aztecs. The Cortez's conquest of Mexico is a central theme and the novel gives an account of the descent of the Aztec Empire. "The Prince of India: Why Constantinople Fell" is a tale of the Fall of Byzantine Empire, seen through the eyes of Indian Prince in service of the Turkish Sultan. Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat and author, best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." He wrote several historical novels and biographies of American generals.
Lew Wallace & Heron Classics Called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century," Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ was a best-seller in the 1880s, eclipsing the sales of Uncle Tom's Cabin and, later, Gone With the Wind to become the best-selling American novel of all time. The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion. This new edition of Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ includes an Includes Free Audiobook
Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Lew Wallace, Alexandre Dumas, Daniel Defoe, Golden Deer Classics & H. P. Lovecraft This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents - Western Classic Collection: Cabin Fever, Heart of the West, Good Indian, Riders of the Purple Sage... - Alice in Wonderland Collection: All Four Books (Lewis Carroll) - Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Lew Wallace) - Classic Horror Collection Vol 2: The Turn of the Screw,The Call of Cthulhu,The Metamorphosis, Carmilla, The King in Yellow...… - Tom Sawyer Collection: All Four Books (Mark Twain) - Conan the Barbarian: The Complete Collection (Robert E. Howard) - Piracy Collection: Robinson Crusoe, The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Captain Singleton. (Daniel Defoe) -The Complete D'Artagnan Novels (Alexandre Dumas) Also available : 50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 1 (Golden Deer Classics) 50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 2(Golden Deer Classics) Classics Authors Super Set Serie 1 (Golden Deer Classics)
Lew Wallace This carefully crafted ebook: “LEW WALLACE Premium Collection: Historical Novels, Poetry & Plays (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age.
“The Fair God: The Last of the 'Tzins” is a magnificent tale of the conflict between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Aztecs. The Cortez's conquest of Mexico is a central theme and the novel gives an account of the descent of the Aztec Empire.
“The Prince of India: Why Constantinople Fell” is a tale of the Fall of Byzantine Empire, seen through the eyes of Indian Prince in service of the Turkish Sultan.
“The Wooing of Malkatoon” is a narrative poem about young Othman who explores secrets of love and women.
“Commodus” is a historical play about the Roman Emperor Commodus and Maternus, soldier of a daring boldness, who collected bands of robbers into a little army in order to murder Commodus and to ascend the vacant throne.
Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat and author, best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." He wrote several historical novels and biographies of American generals.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". It became a best-selling American novel and remained at the top of the bestseller lists until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.The story recounts in descriptive detail the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
Lew Wallace Ben-Hur is one of the best selling books of all times. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ. Ben-Hur fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. A powerful, compelling novel.
Lew Wallace The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Judah's childhood friend Messala returns home as an ambitious commanding officer of the Roman legions. They come to realize that they have changed and hold very different views and aspirations. During a military parade, a tile falls from the roof of Judah's house and barely misses the Roman governor. Although Messala knows that they are not guilty, he condemns the Ben-Hur family. Without trial, Judah is sent to the Roman galleys for life; his mother and sister are imprisoned and all the family property is confiscated.
Through good fortune, Judah survives and returns to Jerusalem, where he seeks revenge against his one-time friend and redemption for his family. Running in parallel with Ben-Hur's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The two reflect themes of betrayal, conviction and redemption. With the Crucifixion, Ben-Hur recognizes that the Christ stands for a different goal than revenge, and he becomes Christian, turning to supporting the new religion with money which he has inherited, inspired by love and the talk of keys to a greater kingdom than any on earth. (Taken from Wikipedia)
Lew Wallace Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Lew Wallace Here are just a few reviews about the novel "Ben-Hur. A Tale of the Christ": "a book for all times," "a phenomenal bestseller," " one of the masterpieces of the world's Christian classics."
The era of the Roman Empire. A noble citizen, Judas Ben-Hur, was betrayed by his best friend, the Roman tribune of Messala. The hero was convicted and spent many years in slavery, dreaming of returning home. His dream came true. He is back. But neither return home nor revenge to an ex-boyfriend brings Ben-Hur happiness.
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Lew Wallace The Fair God or The Last of the 'Tzins is a magnificent tale of conflict between the Spanish Conquistadors and the Aztecs. The Cortez's conquest of Mexico is a central theme and this unique historical novel gives an account of the descent of the Aztec Empire. Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat and author, best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." He wrote several historical novels and biographies of American generals.
Lew Wallace This carefully crafted ebook: "Ben-Hur (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.
Lew Wallace (1827 – 1905) was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, politician, diplomat, and author. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century."
Lew Wallace Fernando De Alva, a noble Tezcucan, flourished, we are told, in the beginning of the sixteenth century. He was a man of great learning, familiar with the Mexican and Spanish languages, and the hieroglyphics of Anahuac. Ambitious to rescue his race from oblivion, and inspired by love of learning, he collected a library, availed himself of his knowledge of picture-writing, became master of the songs and traditions, and, in the Castilian language, composed books of merit.
It was scarcely possible that his labors should escape the researches of Mr. Prescott, who, with such incomparable genius, has given the world a history of the Conquest of Mexico. From him we have a criticism upon the labors of the learned Fernando, from which the following paragraph is extracted.
“Iztlilzochitl's writings have many of the defects belonging to his age. He often crowds the page with incidents of a trivial and sometimes improbable character. The improbability increases with the distance of the period; for distance, which diminishes objects to the natural eye, exaggerates them to the mental. His chronology, as I have more than once noticed, is inextricably entangled. He has often lent a too willing ear to traditions and reports which would startle the more sceptical criticism of the present time. Yet there is an appearance of good faith and simplicity in his writings, which may convince the reader that, when he errs, it is from no worse cause than the national partiality. And surely such partiality is excusable in the descendant of a proud line, shorn of its ancient splendors, which it was soothing to his own feelings to revive again—though with something more than their legitimate lustre—on the canvas of history.
