First published 2003
Before the Trojan War, legendary King Theseus of Athens embarks on a fateful journey to the land of the Amazons. But when the fierce warrior queen Antiope falls for Theseus and flees with him, the mighty Amazon nation erupts in rage, vowing to crush the Greeks. As the war rages, Selene, Antiope's fiercest rival, fights to defend her people's way of life against the encroaching "civilization" of Athens. In this sweeping historical epic, Steven Pressfield captures the clash of two worlds and the indomitable spirit of the legendary Amazons.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: clash-of-civilizations, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Athens (Greece)
416 pages · Paperback