Ben-Hur

A classic epic novel first published in 1880, Ben-Hur has enchanted generations familiar both with Lew Wallace's legendary book, and the award-winning 1959 film. Set in biblical times in Jerusalem, it tells the story of Ben-Hur whose life intertwines with Jesus' and affects our hero in ways he could never suspect. With a new Hollywood remake due for cinema release in February 2016, rediscover the original book that started a sensation

Lew Wallace (1827-1905) was a lawyer from Indiana who fought as a general on the side of Union in the Civil War, became governor of the New Mexico Territory, as well as being a widely successful author. Today he is best known for his bestselling epic tale Ben-Hur, published in 1880.