Description |
1 online resource |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Contents |
Dedication; Title Page; Copyrights; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; Epilogue; Historial Notes; Back Cover. |
Summary |
Based on a popular legend in Gansu, the far western province of China, The Tortoise in Asia recounts the exploits of Marcus, a young Roman centurion schooled in the Greek classics who, after a devastating loss in a battle with the Parthians, is taken prisoner, marched along the Silk Road, and pressed into service as a border guard on the eastern frontier. After a daring escape, Marcus has many adventures working with the Hun army as a mercenary. Throughout this harrowing journey, Marcus learns about Chinese philosophies, uncovering the startling similarities between these philosophies and those of Greece. |
Local Note |
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Subject |
Battle of Carrhae (Turkey : 53 B.C.) |
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Philosophy, Chinese -- Fiction.
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Philosophy, Chinese. |
Genre/Form |
Fiction.
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Subject |
Philosophy, Ancient -- Fiction.
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Philosophy, Ancient. |
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Carrhae, Battle of, Turkey, 53 B.C. -- Fiction.
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Silk Road -- Fiction.
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China -- History -- Fiction.
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China. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
53-53 B.C. |
Genre/Form |
History.
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Electronic books.
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Fiction.
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ISBN |
9780861969203 (electronic book) |
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0861969200 (electronic book) |
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9780861967254 |
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