Landtakers: The Story of an Epoch

Name: Landtakers: The Story of an Epoch
Author: Brian Penton

Landtakers: The Story of an Epoch is a sweeping historical narrative that chronicles the rise and fall of the great empires of the ancient world. From the dawn of civilization in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire, the book follows the rise and fall of the great powers of the ancient world, from the Assyrians and Babylonians to the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. It examines the political, social, and economic forces that shaped these empires, as well as the impact of their conquests and wars on the people and cultures of the ancient world. The book also looks at the legacy of these empires, and how their influence can still be seen in the modern world.

By Brian Penton · First published 1934 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 51 chapters · 160,519 words

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[For Jacques Kahane]

-"A perilous crossing, a perilous journeying, a perilous looking back, a perilous trembling and hesitating." -ZARATHUSTRA

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Work type: Novel
Author: Brian Penton
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 160,519 words
Structure: 51 chapters, 5,812 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is a story about a particular period of time, and the author's name implies that it is a work of fiction.
Adventure — The title of the book implies that the story will involve some kind of journey or exploration, which is a common element of adventure stories.
Romance — The title of the book implies that the story will involve some kind of emotional connection between characters, which is a common element of romance stories.
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