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Book Reviews of Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben Hur A Tale of the Christ
Author: Lew. Wallace
ISBN: 179344
Publication Date: 1880
Pages: 560
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Publisher: Harper and Brothers
Book Type: Hardcover
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If you say, "I've seen the movie," and pass on reading the book, what a mistake that you'll make. As usual, Hollywood chopped up the book, focused half the movie on an action portion (the chariot race), and missed the real meat of the book. Read the book. It is outstanding.