Howard Fast Libros

Antes de cumplir los 13 años, Espartaco fue vendido para trabajar en las canteras como correspondia en el último siglo antes de la era Cristiana al hijo de una esclava. Pero cada golpe en la piedra, cada latigazo en su espalda le acercaban más al sueño de abolir la esclavitud. Desde Capua, donde se entrenaba como gladiador para servir luego de diversión en el circo, encabezó una rebelión que liberó a cientos de miles de hombres, obligó a Roma a emplear todo su poder militar y se convirtió en un símbolo contra cualquie opresión.

With extraordinary power and passion, master storyteller Howard Fast unearths the dry bones of the past and resurrects them for our times. In this thrilling and illuminating study of the history of the Jews, he takes readers from the nomadic life of the Beni Yisrael some 4,000 years ago to the triumphant creation of the Israel nation in 1948.

A novel set in the Border country, concerning the meeting of two families. The author has written twelve novels including "The Maid of Buttermere" and "Josh Lawton" as well as several works of non-fiction, the most recent being the biography of Richard Burton, "Rich".

Set in the 1870s, this narrative chronicles the Cheyenne Indians' desperate quest to return home from Oklahoma to Wyoming and Montana. Led by Little Wolf, around 300 Cheyenne face overwhelming odds against General Crook's 10,000 troops, with only 60 achieving freedom. The author conducted extensive research in the late 1930s, engaging with Cheyenne experts to authentically portray their struggle. This work marked the beginning of the author's popular acclaim and inspired the classic film Cheyenne Autumn.

Warmongers challenge assumptions about the value of war in the past and the present; examining major historical figues and events, it will provoke discussion about when and in what circumstances force is ever really justified - pertinent at a time of ongoing war in, and war-weariness about, Syria and Afghanistan.

The story of an enterprising young man who works his way from humble beginnings on New York's Lower East Side to success in Hollywood fledgling film industry.

Being Red is an intimate memoir of an extraordinary time--the years Howard Fast, one of our nation's most popular authors, spent in the American Communist Party, and under the constant surveillance of the FBI. 8-page photo insert.

Hardcover, Missing jacket.1979,First Edition Houghton Mifflin Company, Book Club Edition, Gilt lettering on spine. 337 Name in flap very good copy. Minor wear on edges spine. (please see the pictures) Quick and safe shipping. M-01

Set during the American Revolution, the narrative follows the capture, trial, and execution of a Hessian drummer boy, delving into the complex moral dilemmas of war. It highlights the challenges faced by a Quaker family who risked their safety to shelter him, showcasing the tensions between their beliefs and the harsh realities of conflict. Through this poignant story, readers are invited to reflect on themes of compassion, loyalty, and the human cost of war.