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Herodotus: The Persian War (Translations from Greek and Roman Authors)
Herodotus The Persian War - Translations from Greek and Roman Authors Author:Herodotus Selections from Herodotus' History which follow the events of the great war between the Greeks and the Persians. The translated extracts include Herodotus' descriptions of the preparations for war and of the great land- and sea-battles which took place. Linking commentaries explain Greek and Persian strategies and battle manoeuvres. Background i... more »nformation on the ships and on the soldiers fighting in the war is also given.« less