{"product_id":"twelve-against-the-gods-9781515466925","title":"Twelve Against the Gods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve Against the Gods \u003c\/em\u003eby William Bolitho is a dazzling exploration of adventure, ambition, and rebellion. \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst published in 1929, this literary classic profiles twelve legendary figures-among them Alexander the Great, Casanova, Napoleon, and Charles XII-who dared to defy convention and fate in pursuit of greatness. Each chapter is a gripping tale of a life lived on the edge, challenging the gods of order, reason, and safety. Bolitho doesn't merely recount history; he revives it with wit, drama, and insight, revealing the risk-taking spirit that drives human progress-and destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of biography, philosophy, and bold storytelling, this book is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of what it means to live adventurously. It's not just history-it's a manifesto for dreamers, rebels, and anyone who refuses to live quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Positronic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781515466925\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"William Bolitho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210021367989,"sku":"9781515466925","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_afe7fc0d-e305-4d05-9d77-82a2bbc0be16.jpg?v=1770132103","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/twelve-against-the-gods-9781515466925","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}