Gentle Infidel [Hardcover]

Lawrence Schoonover (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 1970

In a turbulent and changing world where old orders are threatened by a new strength rising from the desert, a young warrior discovers a history he had long forgotten and must choose between two worlds.Lawrence Schoonover's powerful tale of religions and cultures challenging and testing each other on the world's greatest stage, for the highest stakes on earth.

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About the Author

Lawrence Schoonover, successful author of highly popular historical and biographical novels, passed away in 1983 but left a legacy of exceptionally readable and thoroughly researched works of great interest to lovers of history, adventure, and romance. Schoonover was born in Iowa and graduated from the University of Wisconsin before moving to New York to work for a large advertising agency. In the spring of 1948 he began research for what was later published as The Burnished Blade, the novel which immediately won him critical accolades and was chosen as a Literary Guild selection. Many editions and millions of copies of his works have been printed and translated into eight languages including Spanish and Norwegian. Among his highly acclaimed works are The Spider King, a novel of King Louis XI who united France, and The Queen’s Cross about Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile and their reconquest of Spain

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (May 12, 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345217861
• ISBN-13: 978-0345217868
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,277,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schoonover did it again, October 25, 2009

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This review is from: Gentle Infidel (The Schoonover Collection) (Paperback)

Lawrence Schoonover did it again with this superb historical novel about the Ottoman Empire and its inhabitants struggling with changing times during the turbulent 15th century. A master story-teller, Schoonover's books are the best in edutainment- educating under the very effective guise of superb, enthralling entertainment. It's history at its most credible and unforgettable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting historical fiction in 15th century middle east, October 3, 2008

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Billie Prosser (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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The author gives an exciting and detailed account of the fall of Christian Constantinoble to the Turks in 1453. Well researched and written, this exciting story gives the reader an inside look at customs and political intrigue in Turkey. Characters are well developed and you won't want the story to end.