02600cam a22003733u 4500 66745 UtSlPG 20260610134535.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02017859 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Davis, William Stearns, 1877-1930 Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-15 Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Belshazzar: A Tale of the Fall of Babylon" by William Stearns Davis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative immerses the reader in the vibrant cultural and political landscape of ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar and the impending threats to his empire introduced by the Persian prince Darius. The primary characters include Darius, the charming and capable son of Cyrus, and Princess Atossa, who finds herself caught between her family's loyalty and her heart amidst the intrigues of Babylon. The opening of the novel introduces Darius as he travels down the Euphrates River toward Babylon. Despite his weariness of the monotonous landscape, he is filled with anticipation for the splendor of the city. Accompanied by his noble friend Pharnaces and Atossa, they approach the formidable walls of Babylon, adorned with excessive beauty and majesty. Their arrival is met with significant cultural customs, highlighting the social intricacies within Babylonian society, such as the juxtaposition of divine worship and political maneuvering. As Darius contemplates his role and the fate of his companions, significant political tensions arise, foreshadowing the dramatic events that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Babylon (Extinct city) -- Fiction Iraq -- History -- To 634 -- Fiction Belshazzar -- Fiction Laub, J. E. Zeigler, Lee Woodward, 1868-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66745 107567 107567