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Quo Vadis / Last Days of Pompeii / Ben-Hur

Quo Vadis / Last Days of Pompeii / Ben-Hur

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Condition: Very Good

Condition Notes: Covers show minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in great shape. Bindings are tight and firm.

Author(s): Lew Wallace, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Henryk Sienkiewicz
Edition: BCE

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Little Brown and Company

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This matched literary collection unifies three monumental masterpieces of 19th-century historical fiction that defined the modern genre of epics set across the ancient Roman Empire. Moving across uniform, cream-colored cloth bindings issued by Little, Brown, the narrative structures immerse readers in the political corruption, intense religious transformations, and physical catastrophes of classical antiquity. The omnibus includes Henryk Sienkiewicz's Quo Vadis, tracking a dangerous romance between a Roman patrician and a Christian princess during the brutal, mad reign of Emperor Nero; Edward Bulwer-Lytton's The Last Days of Pompeii, charting the decadent lifestyles, philosophical rivalries, and eventual structural destruction of a city trapped beneath the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius; and Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur, following a betrayed Jewish prince who survives Roman galley slavery to seek vengeance in the arena, only to find ultimate spiritual redemption. Together, these beautifully preserved volumes function as an essential historical archive of classical storytelling, exploring traditional themes of absolute power, human resilience, and the clash between pagan empires and emerging faiths.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

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  • Good

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  • Acceptable

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.