Imperial fire
Robert Lyndon
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Imperial fire
Published
2014
Publisher
Sphere
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9781847444998
ISBN-10
1847444997
Description
"In the world after 1066, vast empires clamor for dominance. From the Normans in the north to the Byzantines in the south, battles rage across Europe and around its fringes. But in the east, an empire still mightier stirs, wielding a weapon to rule the world: gunpowder. Seeking the destructive might of this 'fire drug, ' the mercenary Vallon -- a man made of grit and earth as much as of flesh and blood -- is sent by the defeated Byzantine emperor on a secret and near-impossible quest to the far off land of Song Dynasty China. Alongside a squadron of highly trained soldiers, Vallon is accompanied by the learned physician Hero, hermit-like tracker Wayland and a young, ego-driven upstart named Lucas. All have their own reasons for going, all have secrets. It's a quest that will lead them across treacherous seas and arid desserts and into an uncharted land of mountains and plains beyond the Silk Road. Many will die ... but the rewards could be extraordinary"--Jacket.
Subjects
Divine, Demonic, and Disordered
Popular songs and ballads of Han China
Daily life in China
State Power in China, 900-1325
Imperial China, 221 B.C. to A.D. 1294
Village and Bureaucracy in Southern Sung China
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Imperial fire?
This edition of Imperial fire has approximately 512 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Imperial fire?
For most readers, Imperial fire typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Imperial fire?
The estimated word count for Imperial fire is approximately 128,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Imperial fire?
Imperial fire was written by Robert Lyndon.
When was Imperial fire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.