The Tortoise in Asia
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Eastern, Fiction & Literature, Saga
| Author: | Tony Grey | ISBN: | 9780861969203 |
| Publisher: | John Libbey Publishing | Publication: | August 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | John Libbey Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Tony Grey |
| ISBN: | 9780861969203 |
| Publisher: | John Libbey Publishing |
| Publication: | August 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | John Libbey Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
