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“Would you hurt a woman worst, aim at her affections.”

Quote by Lew Wallace

Book:Ben-Hur (A Tale of the Christ): Historical Novel

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Ben-Hur (A Tale of the Christ): Historical Novel

This novel is a sweeping tale of adventure, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire. It explores themes of faith, family, and the human spirit, and is known for its epic scope and dramatic narrative. more

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Lew Wallace was an American statesman, soldier, and author, best known for his novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1885. He served as a Union general during the American Civil War and later as the Governor of the New Mexico Territory, involved in various diplomatic missions and instrumental in the establishment of the Kingdom of Hawaii. more

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