The story of Tamburas ranges across the ancient world like history itself: Athens and Babylon; the battle-scarred plains of Persia and Egypt, the palaces and harems of the great Kings and Emperors - all witnessed the legend of Tamburas. Some called him a magnificent warrior; others, a brutal violator. In an age of violence and lust, Tamburas rendered the heart of every man and woman awe-struck. Here is a hero part god, part beast and as magnificent as any in historical literature.