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The Battle of Thermopylae: A Campaign in Context
The Battle of Thermopylae A Campaign in Context
Author: Rupert Matthews
One of the most remarkable actions in military history took place at Thermopylae in 480 BC. Rupert Matthews has personally examined the battlefield in order to try to explain how 300 Spartans could hold at bay the hordes of the Persian Emperor Xerxes. The Spartan battle was no vain sacrifice; the delay gave breathing space for the Greek states t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781862274754
ISBN-10: 1862274754
Publication Date: 7/1/2008
Pages: 256
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Publisher: The History Press
Book Type: Paperback
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