The Arrows of Hercules

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. *** He 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. ***L. 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. ***----------'Exciting and quite believable adventures.'-Classical World----------'Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting.' -Th e Arizona Republic---------- 'Highly Recommended...intriguing novel.'-Library Journal