Altai

A Novel

By Wu Ming | Publisher: Verso Books

About the book

When a fire rips through the Venetian Arsenal in 1569, the enigmatic Emanuele De Zante, spy-catcher and secret agent, is betrayed by his lover, imprisoned, and accused of treason. Given the chance to escape, he embarks on a trans-European odyssey that will test his loyalty and force him to question even his own identity.

Through a series of deadly political games leading all the way to the Sultan’s palace in Constantinople, De Zante and his companions spiral headfirst toward a conflict in which the great empires of the Republic of Venice and the Ottomans threaten the very foundations of civilization.

Editions of Altai

Hardcover
ISBN 9781781680766
Paperback
ISBN 9781781681671
EBook
ISBN 9781781682425

Read an Excerpt

When a fire rips through the Venetian Arsenal in 1569, the enigmatic Emanuele De Zante, spy-catcher and secret agent, is betrayed by his lover, imprisoned, and accused of treason. Given the chance to escape, he embarks on a trans-European odyssey that will test his loyalty and force him to question even his own identity.

Through a series of deadly political games leading all the way to the Sultan’s palace in Constantinople, De Zante and his companions spiral headfirst toward a conflict in which the great empires of the Republic of Venice and the Ottomans threaten the very foundations of civilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altai about?

When a fire rips through the Venetian Arsenal in 1569, the enigmatic Emanuele De Zante, spy-catcher and secret agent, is betrayed by his lover, imprisoned, and accused of treason. Given the chance to escape, he embarks on a trans-European odyssey that will test his loyalty and force him to question even his own identity.

Through a series of deadly political games leading all the way to the Sultan’s palace in Constantinople, De Zante and his companions spiral headfirst toward a conflict in which the great empires of the Republic of Venice and the Ottomans threaten the very foundations of civilization.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Altai?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of Altai?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781781680766

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Altai?

Wu Ming

Who is the Publisher of the book Altai?

Verso Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Altai is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781781680766) and paperback(ISBN 9781781681671) and ebook(ISBN 9781781682425)

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