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Books like Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace: what to read next, and why.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Another tale of a man wrongly condemned who returns for justice, with a brisker, wittier plot.
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Shōgun
Another large-scale historical adventure about an outsider dropped into a foreign power struggle.
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The Red Tent
A different take on ancient history, told closely from a woman's view.