Debra Hamel's Killing Eratosthenes tells the true story of a murder trial that took place two and a half millennia ago in ancient Athens. Euphiletus, the defendant, freely admitted to killing Eratosthenes, whom he'd found in bed with his wife. But he argued that his execution of the young man was legally justified. Killing Eratosthenes talks readers through Euphiletus' version of events-from the early days of his marriage to the night he killed his wife's lover-providing relevant background along the way. The book is ...
Read More
Debra Hamel's Killing Eratosthenes tells the true story of a murder trial that took place two and a half millennia ago in ancient Athens. Euphiletus, the defendant, freely admitted to killing Eratosthenes, whom he'd found in bed with his wife. But he argued that his execution of the young man was legally justified. Killing Eratosthenes talks readers through Euphiletus' version of events-from the early days of his marriage to the night he killed his wife's lover-providing relevant background along the way. The book is intended for a general audience. No prior knowledge of the period is required. NOTE: This is a chapter-length work of nonfiction.
Read Less
Add this copy of Killing Eratosthenes: A True Crime Story From Ancient to cart. $7.23, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2016 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
Add this copy of Killing Eratosthenes: a True Crime Story From Ancient to cart. $25.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
Add this copy of Killing Eratosthenes: a True Crime Story From Ancient to cart. $57.59, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
