The Young Carthaginian (eBook, ePUB) - Henty, G. A.
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G. A. Henty's 'The Young Carthaginian' is a historical novel set during the Punic Wars, following the adventures of Malchus, a young Carthaginian boy. Henty's writing style is vivid and engaging, with detailed descriptions of ancient Carthage and Rome that immerse the reader in the time period. The novel not only provides a thrilling narrative, but also educates readers on ancient history and military tactics of the era, making it both entertaining and instructive. Henty's attention to historical accuracy and portrayal of the cultural differences between Carthage and Rome add depth to the…mehr

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G. A. Henty's 'The Young Carthaginian' is a historical novel set during the Punic Wars, following the adventures of Malchus, a young Carthaginian boy. Henty's writing style is vivid and engaging, with detailed descriptions of ancient Carthage and Rome that immerse the reader in the time period. The novel not only provides a thrilling narrative, but also educates readers on ancient history and military tactics of the era, making it both entertaining and instructive. Henty's attention to historical accuracy and portrayal of the cultural differences between Carthage and Rome add depth to the story, enhancing the overall reading experience. The Young Carthaginian is a fantastic example of historical fiction that entertains while also educating readers on an important period in history.
Autorenporträt
English author and war correspondent George Alfred Henty lived from 8 December 1832 to 16 November 1902. He is most well-known for his historical fiction and adventure books, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883), and in Freedom's Cause (1883). (1885). He was a British journalist who served as G. A. Henty's war correspondent. He was raised in Cambridge and finished his education there at Gonville and Caius College. He continued to cover important wars that followed, such as the Italian and Austro-Italian Wars. He wrote 122 books, most of which were geared toward young readers. He also wrote non-fiction, adult fiction, and short tales. In Henty's stories, the main character is a boy or young man who is going through a challenging situation. His characters are consistently low-key, astute, courageous, truthful, and resourceful with a lot of "pluck." The date was put at the bottom of the title page of each of Henty's 122 historical fiction works in their first printings.