Examines the weapons and strategies used in the Battle of Marathon during the first Persian invasion of Greece, describes key events and individuals, and discusses the lasting effects of this battle.
Puts the battle of Marathon into a comprehensive historical context, explaining what brought the parties to war, the events leading to the battle, what factors made the battle important, and the effects it had on the larger war and later events.
Retells the legend of Pheidippides, a young Athenian in ancient Greece who ran nearly three hundred miles in just a few days on behalf of the Greek army, as well as fighting in a major battle, and whose heroic actions are commemorated in modern-day marathons.
