Publisher's Synopsis
A Prince of Edom is a historical novel written by James Ballingal and first published in 1898. The story is set in ancient times in the land of Edom, which is located in modern-day Jordan. The novel follows the life of a young prince named Amaziah, who is the heir to the throne of Edom. Amaziah is a brave and intelligent young man, but he is also impulsive and reckless at times.The novel begins with Amaziah's father, the king of Edom, passing away. Amaziah is forced to take on the role of king at a young age and faces many challenges as he tries to rule his kingdom. He must deal with invading armies, political intrigue, and the treachery of those around him.Throughout the novel, Amaziah struggles to balance his duty to his kingdom with his own desires and ambitions. He falls in love with a beautiful woman from a rival kingdom, but their relationship threatens to destabilize the fragile peace between their two nations. Amaziah must also contend with the powerful priests of Edom, who wield immense influence over the people and the government.As the story unfolds, Amaziah must make difficult decisions and sacrifices to protect his kingdom and his people. He faces many trials and tribulations, but ultimately emerges as a wise and just ruler. A Prince of Edom is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set in a fascinating historical period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
