Salamis
Salamis by Harry Turtledove is a standalone novel set in the acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, published by CAEZIK in 2020. This edition comprises 268 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, who navigate the complexities of seaborne trade in the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s death, specifically during the pivotal Battle of Salamis in 306 BC.
Readers will find a richly detailed exploration of ancient maritime conflict as the independent polis of Rhodes attempts to maintain neutrality amidst the rising tensions between powerful factions led by Alexander’s former marshals. As the cousins grapple with their own challenges, they become unwitting participants in a significant naval engagement, coerced into action by Ptolemaios, who requires their ship for his military ambitions. This blend of historical and fantasy elements offers insights into the dynamics of power and trade during a tumultuous period.
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“all will be impressed by Turtledove’s immersive ancient world.” − Publishers Weekly
A new novel by one of the most acclaimed writers of alternate history in the world; a New York Times bestselling author who has been crowned as ‘the Master of Alternate History’ by Publisher Weekly and has won virtually every major award associated with the genre.
Salamis is the fifth (standalone) novel in Harry Turtledove’s critically acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, detailing the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, who work as seaborne traders following the death of Alexander the Great.
This time the stage is one of the greatest sea battles ever fought in ancient times; the Battle of Salamis of 306 BC.
The small, free, and independent polis of Rhodes is trying to stay neutral between the local great powers, each ruled by one of Alexander the Great’s marshals: Asia Minor, controlled by one-eyed Antigonos, and Egypt, under the rule of Ptolemaios.
As tensions between the great powers escalate, Menedemos and Sostratos are trying to resolve their own problems, oblivious to the fact that one of the greatest navel fleets in ancient history is about to set sail.
Ptolemaios, needing shipping to carry weapons for the army he intends to land, coerces Menedemos into bringing their ship, the Aphrodite, along as part of his expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world’s most significant naval battles.
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