Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World
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Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World by Paul Cartledge
In 480 BC, a vast Persian army, led by the inimitable King Xerxes, entered the mountain pass of Thermopylae to march on Greece, intending to conquer the land with little difficulty. But the Greeks, led by King Leonidas and a small army of Spartans, took the battle to the Persians at Thermopylae and halted their advance--almost. It is one of history's most acclaimed battles, and one of civilization's greatest last stands. Renowned classical historian Paul Cartledge looks anew at this history-altering moment and shows how its repercussions affect us even today. The invasion of Europe by Xerxes and his army redefined culture, kingdom, and class. The valiant efforts of the Greek warriors, the legendary 300 facing a huge onrushing Persian army at the narrow pass at Thermopylae, changed the way future generations would think about combat, courage, and death.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781585675661 |
| ISBN 10 | 1585675660 |
| Title | Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World |
| Author | Paul Cartledge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Overlook Press |
| Year published | 2006-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 313 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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