{"product_id":"pyrrhus","title":"Pyrrhus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA biography of Pyrrhus of Epirus, the king who fought battles against Rome in Italy. Pyrrhus's campaign in Sicily ended when he was killed in Argos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePyrrhus of Epirus, born four years after Alexander the Great's death, grew up in a world of royal intrigue and civil war. His mother Olympias, Alexander's mother, had long been embroiled in Macedonian politics, creating a legacy of conflict that shaped his early life. As a young prince, Pyrrhus fled Epirus with his life in danger, escaping to Illyria where he was protected by King Glaucias. He later returned to claim his throne, only to face constant challenges from rivals and enemies. Pyrrhus's ambition led him to conquer parts of Italy and Sicily, but his inability to maintain his conquests and his shifting focus between campaigns ultimately doomed his efforts. He became known for his military skill but failed to achieve lasting political success, leaving a legacy of conquest without consolidation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Raven Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49476303945883,"sku":"DRP-BIO-EBK-PYRRHUS","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6543\/6827\/files\/63c48908e33c7446fcac55f8d35f00b3.jpg?v=1788909751","url":"https:\/\/store.desertravenpress.com\/products\/pyrrhus","provider":"Desert Raven Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}