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Hellenic Traders #5
Salamis
In 306 BC, the small, free, and independent polis of Rhodes is trying to stay neutral between the local great powers, each ruled by one of Alexander the Great's marshals: Asia Minor, controlled by one-eyed Antigonos, and the Egypt of Ptolemaios. Antigonos' son, Demetrios, comes to Rhodes seeking an alliance against Ptolemaios. The Rhodians, who trade a lot with Egypt, refuse his offer.
Menedemos and Sostratos take the Aphrodite to Egypt for business...and to tell Ptolemaios what has been going on. Just before they leave, they learn Demetrios has invaded the island of Cyprus, which Ptolemaios dominates. He is advancing on the southeastern town of Salamis, where Ptolemaios' brother, Menelaos, has concentrated his forces.
After they pass on their news, Menedemos does business in the brash new city of Alexandria while Sostratos travels up the Nile to old, old Memphis to trade there, and to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Ptolemaios, meanwhile, readies a fleet to rescue his brother and drive Demetrios back to Asia Minor.
Ptolemaios, needing shipping to carry weapons for the army he intends to land, coerces Menedemos into bringing the Aphrodite along as part of his expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world's greatest naval battles.
Menedemos and Sostratos take the Aphrodite to Egypt for business...and to tell Ptolemaios what has been going on. Just before they leave, they learn Demetrios has invaded the island of Cyprus, which Ptolemaios dominates. He is advancing on the southeastern town of Salamis, where Ptolemaios' brother, Menelaos, has concentrated his forces.
After they pass on their news, Menedemos does business in the brash new city of Alexandria while Sostratos travels up the Nile to old, old Memphis to trade there, and to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Ptolemaios, meanwhile, readies a fleet to rescue his brother and drive Demetrios back to Asia Minor.
Ptolemaios, needing shipping to carry weapons for the army he intends to land, coerces Menedemos into bringing the Aphrodite along as part of his expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world's greatest naval battles.
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First published November 1, 2020
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Harry Turtledove
566 books1,974 followersDr Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced a sizeable number of works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.
Harry Turtledove attended UCLA, where he received a Ph.D. in Byzantine history in 1977.
Turtledove has been dubbed "The Master of Alternate History". Within this genre he is known both for creating original scenarios: such as survival of the Byzantine Empire; an alien invasion in the middle of the World War II; and for giving a fresh and original treatment to themes previously dealt with by other authors, such as the victory of the South in the American Civil War; and of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
His novels have been credited with bringing alternate history into the mainstream. His style of alternate history has a strong military theme.
Harry Turtledove attended UCLA, where he received a Ph.D. in Byzantine history in 1977.
Turtledove has been dubbed "The Master of Alternate History". Within this genre he is known both for creating original scenarios: such as survival of the Byzantine Empire; an alien invasion in the middle of the World War II; and for giving a fresh and original treatment to themes previously dealt with by other authors, such as the victory of the South in the American Civil War; and of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
His novels have been credited with bringing alternate history into the mainstream. His style of alternate history has a strong military theme.
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December 2, 2020
A note for anyone coming across this book for the first time: while Goodreads doesn't state it this is the fifth book in the Hellenic Traders series. If you haven't read them you should: they're very good. While this review will contain only minimal spoilers for this book, it does discuss events from the previous books. So look away if you're interested in reading them.
I am very glad to see this series start up again after fifteen years on the backburner. When we left off in Owls to Athens Demetrius had just taken over Athens easily by posing as their liberator and the noose seems to be tightening around the last free polis of Rhodes. On a more personal note, Menedemos had just slept with his father's wife putting us in rather a cliffhanger over his eventual fate. Even more of a reason to want the series to return is the fact that it ended with two years to go before the historical Menedemos' sole appearance: as a captain during the naval battle in defense of Rhodes. It's been clear from the beginning that this is where the series is leading and to end just before the big event... heartbreaking.
Well we're not quite there yet. That will be for the next book, which sounds like it's coming soon. This time the story covers the battle of Salamis, the event which allowed the famous Siege of Rhodes to be carried out unopposed. As you might gather from that description, this is a rather different book from the last ones. It's shorter for one thing. Much shorter. And given how some of those books, for all their excellent qualities, could drag on for a bit I consider that a good thing. Another important change is that we spend little of this time trading. They've been directed towards Alexandria by the leaders of Rhodes and once there they are hardly in a position to resist when Ptolemy wants their ship for his supply chain. While we see little of the battle itself, we have a keen idea of its consequences. Rhodes is next. And if the city can't defend itself the last free polis in Greece will fall.
It may be just me but the characters do feel distinctly different this time around. Whether it's the result of fifteen years passing between books or a deliberate choice, the characters are growing. Sostratos has learned how to read social situations better (was he always slightly autistic?) and Menedemos is starting to take life more seriously. He may have a son on the way, or it may be a half-brother, but either way he's developing responsibilities and finding that he can't stop thinking about them. Perhaps it was clever to push all that character development in now. The characters seem as surprised by it as I was.
I'm really looking forwards to the next one. I find the siege of Rhodes fascinating and it is the big event the series has been leading to after all. It promises to be a very different book too. We've always skirted around the wars of the successors in these books, for all that they've been getting regularly closer, and now we're going to be thrust into the middle of them. I can't wait.
I am very glad to see this series start up again after fifteen years on the backburner. When we left off in Owls to Athens Demetrius had just taken over Athens easily by posing as their liberator and the noose seems to be tightening around the last free polis of Rhodes. On a more personal note, Menedemos had just slept with his father's wife putting us in rather a cliffhanger over his eventual fate. Even more of a reason to want the series to return is the fact that it ended with two years to go before the historical Menedemos' sole appearance: as a captain during the naval battle in defense of Rhodes. It's been clear from the beginning that this is where the series is leading and to end just before the big event... heartbreaking.
Well we're not quite there yet. That will be for the next book, which sounds like it's coming soon. This time the story covers the battle of Salamis, the event which allowed the famous Siege of Rhodes to be carried out unopposed. As you might gather from that description, this is a rather different book from the last ones. It's shorter for one thing. Much shorter. And given how some of those books, for all their excellent qualities, could drag on for a bit I consider that a good thing. Another important change is that we spend little of this time trading. They've been directed towards Alexandria by the leaders of Rhodes and once there they are hardly in a position to resist when Ptolemy wants their ship for his supply chain. While we see little of the battle itself, we have a keen idea of its consequences. Rhodes is next. And if the city can't defend itself the last free polis in Greece will fall.
It may be just me but the characters do feel distinctly different this time around. Whether it's the result of fifteen years passing between books or a deliberate choice, the characters are growing. Sostratos has learned how to read social situations better (was he always slightly autistic?) and Menedemos is starting to take life more seriously. He may have a son on the way, or it may be a half-brother, but either way he's developing responsibilities and finding that he can't stop thinking about them. Perhaps it was clever to push all that character development in now. The characters seem as surprised by it as I was.
I'm really looking forwards to the next one. I find the siege of Rhodes fascinating and it is the big event the series has been leading to after all. It promises to be a very different book too. We've always skirted around the wars of the successors in these books, for all that they've been getting regularly closer, and now we're going to be thrust into the middle of them. I can't wait.
November 22, 2020
The Review
A wonderful deep-dive into ancient history, author Harry Turtledove has done it again with a stellar novel. The balance the author achieves with the historical background and events of the war between Ptolemaios and Demetrios and the personal relationships and struggles of the protagonists Menedemos and Sostratos is remarkable. War was an all too common event in this period of history, and getting to know the characters personally who were caught in the midst of this war was fascinating to see unfold.
The author’s use of imagery shone brightly in this narrative, with the cities of Salamis, Alexandria, and Memphis coming to life and exploring pivotal locations in Ancient Greece and Egypt. As a history fan, exploring the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s passing as his successors fought over who deserved to rule over the empire he had built was amazing, and giving the role of protagonist to a small historical figure and a fictitious character both was an inspired choice.
The Verdict
Enthralling, action-packed, and historically driven, author Harry Turtledove’s “Salamis” is a must-read historical fiction novel. The fifth of the Hellenic Traders Universe that the author has crafted around Menedemos and Sostratos was a massive success, with an evenly-paced narrative and engaging characters that made the story come to life as one of history’s greatest battles became the stage for this plot to come to life. From the way, society ran during those days in places like Rhodes to the bond between a family being tested, especially for Menedemos, made this a truly entertaining read. Be sure to grab your copy today!
A wonderful deep-dive into ancient history, author Harry Turtledove has done it again with a stellar novel. The balance the author achieves with the historical background and events of the war between Ptolemaios and Demetrios and the personal relationships and struggles of the protagonists Menedemos and Sostratos is remarkable. War was an all too common event in this period of history, and getting to know the characters personally who were caught in the midst of this war was fascinating to see unfold.
The author’s use of imagery shone brightly in this narrative, with the cities of Salamis, Alexandria, and Memphis coming to life and exploring pivotal locations in Ancient Greece and Egypt. As a history fan, exploring the aftermath of Alexander the Great’s passing as his successors fought over who deserved to rule over the empire he had built was amazing, and giving the role of protagonist to a small historical figure and a fictitious character both was an inspired choice.
The Verdict
Enthralling, action-packed, and historically driven, author Harry Turtledove’s “Salamis” is a must-read historical fiction novel. The fifth of the Hellenic Traders Universe that the author has crafted around Menedemos and Sostratos was a massive success, with an evenly-paced narrative and engaging characters that made the story come to life as one of history’s greatest battles became the stage for this plot to come to life. From the way, society ran during those days in places like Rhodes to the bond between a family being tested, especially for Menedemos, made this a truly entertaining read. Be sure to grab your copy today!
November 4, 2020
The great ballet of Salamis 306 BC – history revisited and enhanced!
California author Harry Turtledove is one of the most prolific and highly awarded novelists of the day. He attended Cal Tech, then earned his PhD in Byzantine history from UCLA and that initiated his passion for revisiting and rethinking important moments in all of history. His spectrum of themes is broad and his mastery of alternative history is solid. This reader was first introduced to the author in the anthology AND THE LAST TRUMP SHALL SOUND, a political satire of the first rank co-authored with James Morrow and Cat Rambo, and the impact of that reading experience of his 'The Breaking of Nations’ opened a need for studying Turtledove’s talent more closely.
Making history come alive is a skill Turtledove has mastered, inviting the reader into a credible scene as he opens this novel: ‘The helmet sat heavy on Menedemos’ head. The cheekpieces covered his ears, too, so that he felt as if he had his finger stuffed into them. Together, the cheekpieces and the nasal squeezed his vision. So did the upper rim of his big, round, bronze-faced hoplite’s shield. The shield was also heavy; keeping it up so it warded the lower half of his face took work. His right hand closed tighter on the spearshaft. The spear was as long as he was tall, and not a weapon he was used to using. He knew what to do with the sword on his belt, but in this kind of fighting, swords were for emergencies, when you’d lost or broken your spear.’ This admixture of earthy painting allows the reader to easily identify with the characters – a major feat for viewing history!
Turtledove distills the action of this new novel well: ‘Salamis is the fifth novel in the critically acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, detailing the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, who work as seaborne traders following the death of Alexander the Great. This time the stage is one of the greatest sea battles ever fought in ancient times; the Battle of Salamis of 306 BC. The small, free, and independent polis of Rhodes is trying to stay neutral between the local great powers, each ruled by one of Alexander the Great’s marshals: Asia Minor, controlled by one-eyed Antigonos, and Egypt, under the rule of Ptolemaios. As tensions between the great powers escalate, Menedemos and Sostratos are trying to resolve their own problems, oblivious to the fact that one of the greatest navel fleets in ancient history is about to set sail. Ptolemaios, needing shipping to carry weapons for the army he intends to land, coerces Menedemos into bringing their ship, the Aphrodite, along as part of his expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world’s most significant naval battles.
For pure entertainment and an opportunity to peek at history in a most memorable fashion, Harry Turtledove’s books rise to the top of the list. Very highly recommended.
California author Harry Turtledove is one of the most prolific and highly awarded novelists of the day. He attended Cal Tech, then earned his PhD in Byzantine history from UCLA and that initiated his passion for revisiting and rethinking important moments in all of history. His spectrum of themes is broad and his mastery of alternative history is solid. This reader was first introduced to the author in the anthology AND THE LAST TRUMP SHALL SOUND, a political satire of the first rank co-authored with James Morrow and Cat Rambo, and the impact of that reading experience of his 'The Breaking of Nations’ opened a need for studying Turtledove’s talent more closely.
Making history come alive is a skill Turtledove has mastered, inviting the reader into a credible scene as he opens this novel: ‘The helmet sat heavy on Menedemos’ head. The cheekpieces covered his ears, too, so that he felt as if he had his finger stuffed into them. Together, the cheekpieces and the nasal squeezed his vision. So did the upper rim of his big, round, bronze-faced hoplite’s shield. The shield was also heavy; keeping it up so it warded the lower half of his face took work. His right hand closed tighter on the spearshaft. The spear was as long as he was tall, and not a weapon he was used to using. He knew what to do with the sword on his belt, but in this kind of fighting, swords were for emergencies, when you’d lost or broken your spear.’ This admixture of earthy painting allows the reader to easily identify with the characters – a major feat for viewing history!
Turtledove distills the action of this new novel well: ‘Salamis is the fifth novel in the critically acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, detailing the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, who work as seaborne traders following the death of Alexander the Great. This time the stage is one of the greatest sea battles ever fought in ancient times; the Battle of Salamis of 306 BC. The small, free, and independent polis of Rhodes is trying to stay neutral between the local great powers, each ruled by one of Alexander the Great’s marshals: Asia Minor, controlled by one-eyed Antigonos, and Egypt, under the rule of Ptolemaios. As tensions between the great powers escalate, Menedemos and Sostratos are trying to resolve their own problems, oblivious to the fact that one of the greatest navel fleets in ancient history is about to set sail. Ptolemaios, needing shipping to carry weapons for the army he intends to land, coerces Menedemos into bringing their ship, the Aphrodite, along as part of his expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world’s most significant naval battles.
For pure entertainment and an opportunity to peek at history in a most memorable fashion, Harry Turtledove’s books rise to the top of the list. Very highly recommended.
June 13, 2021
It is well-known that Harry Turtledove did a doctorate in Byzantine History but the breadth of his knowledge in Ancient Greek History is equally profound.
He sketches and fleshes out a world before the Roman Empire, in which bronze not iron was the predominant metal with which to wage war and the appearance of the new Hellenistic-era warships upending the long established trireme as the dominant naval vessel. This is not a world of titanic superpowers, but fragmented, with Alexander's empire fractured and his generals squabbling over its remains.
Centered on Rhodes, this fifth instalment follows the adventures of two Rhodian traders trying to make their way in a world that is fast becoming unrecognizable to them, with Greek city-state independence in deep peril. It's a lot darker than the previous instalments, but a gripping fun read nontheless.
He sketches and fleshes out a world before the Roman Empire, in which bronze not iron was the predominant metal with which to wage war and the appearance of the new Hellenistic-era warships upending the long established trireme as the dominant naval vessel. This is not a world of titanic superpowers, but fragmented, with Alexander's empire fractured and his generals squabbling over its remains.
Centered on Rhodes, this fifth instalment follows the adventures of two Rhodian traders trying to make their way in a world that is fast becoming unrecognizable to them, with Greek city-state independence in deep peril. It's a lot darker than the previous instalments, but a gripping fun read nontheless.
December 8, 2020
Another excellent entry in this series (and hopefully setting up the next book.)
Well-written, well-researched, with interesting characters and lots of surprises (particularly for those of us who don't know much about Greek history.)
Well-written, well-researched, with interesting characters and lots of surprises (particularly for those of us who don't know much about Greek history.)
October 3, 2021
Was pleasantly surprised to learn that Mr Turtledove had *finally* written a fifth book in this series. I look forward to the next as there are issues to be resolved.
April 17, 2022
When I read the first book of this series, I was quite underwhelmed; having just finished a few serious and complex books set in the same period. The bickering between the cousins, who seemed like stock characters, struck me as tedious. Nonetheless, after a time, I picked up the second one and the characters felt like old friends. Besides, so much fiction set in this time is about soldiers and battles, that the traders seemed like a welcome expansion of my understanding of the world. And the actual details of the trading are my favorite parts in this series. Who they sell to, what goods bring profit in which parts of the world, the hilarious haggling are all fascinating and well-written.
The parts with Damonax’s damned olive oil were great! I was relieved they got a great price in Memphis for the stuff!
As much as I enjoy these books, they are not without flaws. There’s a fair amount of repetition in conversations and descriptions…I wish he’d put a bit more effort in there. But just when my eyes begin to glaze, he’ll throw in something new.
All in all, I really really hope the next and presumably final book comes out sooner rather than later!
The parts with Damonax’s damned olive oil were great! I was relieved they got a great price in Memphis for the stuff!
As much as I enjoy these books, they are not without flaws. There’s a fair amount of repetition in conversations and descriptions…I wish he’d put a bit more effort in there. But just when my eyes begin to glaze, he’ll throw in something new.
All in all, I really really hope the next and presumably final book comes out sooner rather than later!
November 22, 2021
Best of the series
I have been a fan of harry's work since I read his Misplaced Legion books way back in the early 90s. I've always enjoyed his stuff even if some of it didn't always get it right on as far as I was concerned. But his Wine Dark Sea series has always been my favorite of his works. And this one is the best of the five in my opinion. In part because as a reader of the whole series, it ties in character growth for the main protagonists through the whole series into this story. You see how Mendemos and Sostratos Have grown from the young men they were at the beginning of the series, and I find that very gratifying. I also love the little bits of historical philosophy that he fits into the stories and how he tries to put himself into the minds of people that lived more than 2000 years ago, and I think that he does so successfully.
Now that we have finally returned to these characters after a long drought I hope this book does well enough that Harry gets to tell us a few more stories for these characters before he is done.
I have been a fan of harry's work since I read his Misplaced Legion books way back in the early 90s. I've always enjoyed his stuff even if some of it didn't always get it right on as far as I was concerned. But his Wine Dark Sea series has always been my favorite of his works. And this one is the best of the five in my opinion. In part because as a reader of the whole series, it ties in character growth for the main protagonists through the whole series into this story. You see how Mendemos and Sostratos Have grown from the young men they were at the beginning of the series, and I find that very gratifying. I also love the little bits of historical philosophy that he fits into the stories and how he tries to put himself into the minds of people that lived more than 2000 years ago, and I think that he does so successfully.
Now that we have finally returned to these characters after a long drought I hope this book does well enough that Harry gets to tell us a few more stories for these characters before he is done.
March 11, 2024
Reading this historical novel took me back to the Mary Renault novels on Ancient Greece I read long ago. Salamis is a good follow-on to the Renaults books about Alexander the Great, for it covers the time after his death when his generals squabbled over the empire he'd conquered.
You get a lot of detail about life and the happenings of this time. More charming, you get the relationship between two cousins from Rhodes who sail a trading ship together to the new city of Alexandria. They assess each other, measure themselves against each other, and--to their own astonishment--mature.
SPOILER ALERT
I picked this up in a bookstore, and the cover gave no hint that it's Book 5 in a series. Given where things were left, there really needs to be a Book 6. Once I figured out there wasn't one, I looked up what comes next, and the Siege of Rhodes is famous. It will make a great Book 6, and I very much hope Turtledove writes it.
When I next need to visit ancient Hellenic shores, I'll pick up the first book.
You get a lot of detail about life and the happenings of this time. More charming, you get the relationship between two cousins from Rhodes who sail a trading ship together to the new city of Alexandria. They assess each other, measure themselves against each other, and--to their own astonishment--mature.
SPOILER ALERT
I picked this up in a bookstore, and the cover gave no hint that it's Book 5 in a series. Given where things were left, there really needs to be a Book 6. Once I figured out there wasn't one, I looked up what comes next, and the Siege of Rhodes is famous. It will make a great Book 6, and I very much hope Turtledove writes it.
When I next need to visit ancient Hellenic shores, I'll pick up the first book.
April 1, 2021
Latest book in Turtledove/Turteltaub's Hellenic Series. Fits well with the previous one as the two main characters are finally reaching full maturity at about age 30. It makes you wonder if our age of 18 where teens still act like teens or even age 25 like science suggests the brain matures are appropriate maturing markers. I have noticed some political types want voting down to 16 year old age. This is more likely so they can con the younger people more easily. There is something to be said for getting married at about age 30 or after - I know from personal experience. No this is not a romance book and the main characters are not getting married. All of that is sidelight and not the purpose of this fun adventure book about new places, historical events and cultures to interact with in the Mediterranean in 307 B.C. Read the other series books first. Next I will research people and the battle featured in the book. Enjoyable read.
June 26, 2022
3.5 Still a good book, but easily the weakest in the series. The akatos is hardly moving in this one and Sostratos's trip up the Nile is rather short too. The new setting is done very well, but the focus is too stationary, too high class and too full of the threat of war. Why does the Ptolemaios pay so much attention to two interesting, but ultimately insignificant traders? The interplay between the characters is starting to feel routine, although the bit parts really get to shine on a couple of occasions (Baukis does to, the only time she speaks openly).
Add to that the truly abominable copy-editing on this one and I can't go any higher than 3.5. It was enjoyable, but I found myself wishing for more.
Also, what is up with the Aphrodite having a detachable mast now? Wasn't that something she was explicitly missing in the earlier volumes.
Add to that the truly abominable copy-editing on this one and I can't go any higher than 3.5. It was enjoyable, but I found myself wishing for more.
Also, what is up with the Aphrodite having a detachable mast now? Wasn't that something she was explicitly missing in the earlier volumes.
December 14, 2020
Menedemos and Sostratos are off on another adventure! This time they voyage to Alexandria in Aegypt. While Sostratos sails up the Nile to sell olive oil and visit the Pyramids, Menedemos has to navigate the politics surrounding Ptolemaios with the result that the Aphrodite ends up carrying arms on a sea voyage with the fleet going to relieve Salamis on Cyprus. That did not end well, but our duo does manage to survive and return home. Now the question looms, what would Antigonos and Demetrios do next? Maybe Harry Turtledove will grace us with that tale at some future date.
February 7, 2023
All in all, it is a great series of books. A bit dry, but if you lower your expectations and treat it as an educational window into everyday life of Hellenic traders you will have fun.
Liked:
- bits and pieces about life of the period: there are LOTS of those, very educational
- story structure, where life on Rhodes gets more and more attention every book,
- slavery depicted as norm and main characters actually treating it as something normal (as they should, being born in those time).
- slow character arcs
Liked:
- bits and pieces about life of the period: there are LOTS of those, very educational
- story structure, where life on Rhodes gets more and more attention every book,
- slavery depicted as norm and main characters actually treating it as something normal (as they should, being born in those time).
- slow character arcs
October 19, 2024
I liked it ok, but it was a little light on substance. The parts in Alexandria were good, but once they left Egypt they talked more about doing things than actually doing anything. The same old debates (who is the father?) kept coming up again and again, with no progress. Cutting a lot of that down would have helped.
December 1, 2020
Not what I was expecting from a Harry Turtledove book.
I almost set the book down on two or three occasions, but I kept reading hoping that the action in the story would start up. But it never did. The book was a character study and a history period pic
I almost set the book down on two or three occasions, but I kept reading hoping that the action in the story would start up. But it never did. The book was a character study and a history period pic
April 7, 2021
Not gonna lie, I read this thinking it was about the huge naval battle, and it was instead about some merchants... I now realize it is #5 in a series but the whole time I was waiting for some hot ship-on-ship action and it never developed.
November 17, 2020
I didn't find this as interesting as most of Turtledove's historical fiction. The plot was weak and it just didn't flow as well as his books normally do.
July 11, 2022
Good from an historical perspective, but pretty dry writing otherwise.
November 17, 2020
The 5th novel in Turtledove’s critically acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, details the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, seaborne traders during the upheavals & wars following the death of Alexander the Great. This time they become involvedin one of the greatest sea battles ever fought in ancient times: the Battle of Salamis in 306 BC between the Macedonian generals Demetrios the Besieger & Ptolemy, the ruler of Egypt.
August 17, 2021
Simply magnificent. A++
August 6, 2025
Okay read. The setting and two cousins are interesting. However, the details of trade are boring.
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