William Ware

70 books

William Ware (1797-1852) was an American author and journalist, known primarily for his historical novels. He was born in Hingham, Massachusetts and attended Harvard University, where he studied theology. After completing his studies, he became a Unitarian minister and served in several congregations. Ware began writing historical novels, drawing inspiration from his extensive research into ancient history and literature. His most famous work is Zenobia; Or, The Fall Of Palmyra, which was published in 1837 and became a bestseller. The novel was widely praised for its vivid portrayal of ancient life and its sympathetic depiction of Zenobia as a powerful and intelligent leader. In addition to Zenobia, Ware wrote several other historical novels which drew on his extensive knowledge of ancient history and culture. William Ware died in 1852 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering American historical novelist and a champion of social and political reform.
Aug 11, 2019
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Zenobia or The fall of Palmyra, Novel

Feb 16, 2019
Cover of Julian, or Scenes in Judea, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Julian, or Scenes in Judea, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Feb 4, 2019
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Rome and the Early Christians (Classic Reprint)

Jan 19, 2019
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Sketches of European Capitals (Classic Reprint)

Dec 8, 2018
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Lectures on the Works the Genius of Washington Allston (Classic Reprint)

Oct 20, 2018
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Aurelian, or Rome in the Third Century, Vol. 2

Apr 26, 2018
Cover of Probus, or Rome in the Third Century, Vol. 1

Probus, or Rome in the Third Century, Vol. 1

Apr 26, 2018
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Julian, or Scenes in Judea, Vol. 2

Apr 22, 2018
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American Unitarian Biography, Vol. 2

Apr 22, 2018
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American Unitarian Biography, Vol. 1

Apr 18, 2017
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The American Vignola

Apr 12, 2017
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Palmyra

Feb 19, 2015
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Aurelian; Or, Rome in the Third Century. Being Letters of Lucius M. Piso [pseud.] from Rome, to Faus - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 19, 2015
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American Unitarian Biography. Memoirs of Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished by Their Writings, - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 17, 2015
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Zenobia - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 16, 2015
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Aurelian - Scholar's Choice Edition

Sep 13, 2013
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Letters of Lucius M. Piso; From Palmyra, to His Friend Marcus Curtius at Rome

Jan 16, 2013
Cover of Zenobia, Queen of the East, Or, Letters from Palmyra Volume 1

Zenobia, Queen of the East, Or, Letters from Palmyra Volume 1

Jul 10, 2012
Cover of Aurelian; Or Rome in the Third Century in Letters of Lucius M. Piso [I.E. W. Ware] from Rome, to Fausta, the Daughter of Gracchus, at Palmyra Volume 2

Aurelian; Or Rome in the Third Century in Letters of Lucius M. Piso [I.E. W. Ware] from Rome, to Fausta, the Daughter of Gracchus, at Palmyra Volume 2

Jul 10, 2012
Cover of The Last Days of Aurelian; Or, the Nazarenes of Rome. by the Author of 'Zenobia, Queen of the East'.

The Last Days of Aurelian; Or, the Nazarenes of Rome. by the Author of 'Zenobia, Queen of the East'.

Jul 1, 2012
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Zenobia, Or, the Fall of Palmyra; A Historical Romance in Letters from L. Manlius Piso from Palmyra, to His Friend Marcus Curtius at Rome

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of Aurelian; Or, Rome in the Third Century, in Letters of Lucius M. Piso, from Rome, to Fausta, the Daughter of Gracchus, at Palmyra Volume 2

Aurelian; Or, Rome in the Third Century, in Letters of Lucius M. Piso, from Rome, to Fausta, the Daughter of Gracchus, at Palmyra Volume 2

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of Zenobia, Queen of the East, Or, Letters from Palmyra Volume 2

Zenobia, Queen of the East, Or, Letters from Palmyra Volume 2

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of American Unitarian Biography; Memoirs of Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished by Their Writings, Character, and Efforts in the Cause of Liberal Christianity Volume 2

American Unitarian Biography; Memoirs of Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished by Their Writings, Character, and Efforts in the Cause of Liberal Christianity Volume 2