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For The Temple: A Tale Of The Fall Of Jerusalem
About the Book
For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem' by G. A. Henty is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to ancient Jerusalem during the tumultuous times of the Roman Empire. The story follows the young Jewish protagonist, John of Gamala, as he becomes entangled in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem. As Jerusalem faces the might of the Roman Empire and its determination to crush the Jewish rebellion, John finds himself torn between loyalty to his people and his pursuit of justice. With vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to historical detail, G. A. Henty brings to life the city's vibrant streets, the clash of cultures, and the looming threat of war. Through John's eyes, readers witness the heroic efforts of the Jewish resistance, the inner workings of the Roman army, and the struggle for freedom in the face of overwhelming odds. The novel explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and societies.
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.
