It is one of historys most acclaimed battles, one of civilizations greatest last stands. And in Thermopylae, renowned classical historian Paul Cartledge looks anew this history-altering moment and, most impressively, shows how its repercussions have bearing on us even today. The invasion of Europe by Xerxes and his army redefined culture, kingdom, and class.
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It is one of historys most acclaimed battles, one of civilizations greatest last stands. And in Thermopylae, renowned classical historian Paul Cartledge looks anew this history-altering moment and, most impressively, shows how its repercussions have bearing on us even today. The invasion of Europe by Xerxes and his army redefined culture, kingdom, and class.
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Overall...I found the book to be disappointing. Although a novel, I found Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield to be a better account of the battle and the culture of the Spartans.
