Ben-Hur (A Tale of the Christ)

Lew Wallace, an American lawyer, Union general during the American Civil War, politician, and author, is best known for his historical adventure story, 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ', published in 1880. Born on April 10, 1827, in Brookville, Indiana, Wallace showed a distinct flair for military and literary pursuits from a young age. The son of Indiana's sixth governor, Wallace was largely self-e...