{"product_id":"salammbo-paperback-5","title":"Salammbo - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGustave Flaubert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalammbo is the daughter of a Carthaginian general and statesman, who becomes the object of desire of the warrior leader who has invaded her home.\u003c\/b\u003e After a precious veil is stolen from the city's holy temple, Salammbo is determined to bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the First Punic War, Carthage is unable to compensate its army of hired mercenaries. This angers the men causing them to revolt and attack the city. One of their leaders, Matho, has fallen in love with Salammbo, a priestess and daughter of the Carthaginian general. When Salammbo discovers the mercenaries have stolen a sacred veil, she goes to retrieve it. Yet, legend warns whoever touches the veil--regardless of intent--is doomed to die.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalammbo\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical epic that depicts the internal and external tragedy of war. It explores both sides of a conflict that leads to the same startling conclusion. Flaubert delivers a vivid characterization of corruption, politics, lust and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSalammbo\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Carthage is attacked by a group of mercenaries, a young priestess is targeted by their leader. \u003ci\u003e Salammbo\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eGustave Flaubert\u003c\/b\u003e, is a historical drama set during the Punic Wars. The title character is a vibrant and resourceful woman who unknowingly catches the eye of the mercenary's vengeful commander.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42122064494727,"sku":"9781513279503","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4580f3537571ff7dfef4abe7fcacf849.webp?v=1732557810","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/salammbo-paperback-5","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}