Besa Po
Besa Po by Hana Noka, published by BookBaby in February 2019, is a historical fiction work that delves into the life of Queen Teuta of Illyria, a formidable warrior queen who lived nearly two centuries before Cleopatra. The narrative centers on her legendary love for King Agron and explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal against the backdrop of her fierce resistance against the Roman Army during the years 231 BC to 227 BC. This edition comprises 158 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Queen Teuta’s commitment to her kingdom and her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. The story highlights her BESA, a code of honor that signifies a promise to protect, and her determination to uphold this vow after the tragic death of King Agron. As she confronts the might of Rome, the narrative reveals her leadership and the challenges she faced, including betrayal from within her own ranks. Besa Po invites exploration of a historical figure whose legacy of strength and resilience continues to resonate.
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Queen Teuta of Illyria was not only a famous Warrior Queen that lived almost two hundred years before Cleopatra, but her love for King Agron was one of the most legendary love stories in history. BESA PO is inspired by the true story of love, loss, betrayal, victory and defeat. BESA is a code of honor, a promise to protect someone or a Kingdom even with their life. PO is the word YES in Illyrian. Queen Teuta gave her BESA PO to King Agron and the people of Illyria. During the years of 231 BC to 227 BC, in order to fulfill her promise after the Kings tragic death, she challenged the mighty Roman Army and Navy. The Romans learned of her fierceness and skill in battle suffering humiliating defeats. They feared her, turned her own flesh and blood against her, captured her Kingdom but never captured her. Venture back into ancient times and discover Queen Teuta’s story, a love so deep it spans the ages, leadership so compelling that Rome was put to shame. One of the first women to rise to power in the Kingdom of men.
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