persian wars, 500-449 b.c

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Herodotus.

". . . about King Leonidas and his Spartan Army"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a detailed account of the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C., a clash in which a small Greek army, led by three hundred Spartan soldiers, held off the vast Persian military for seven full days--fighting down to the last man.

Chronicles the history of Athens and includes information about how the city's art, religion, culture, and politics changed throughout history.

A young man chooses to join the Spartan army, and just as he grows accustomed to his new way of life he is forced to fight in the battle of Thermopylae where all of his fellow soldiers are killed, and he is the only man left to carry on the Spartan traditions.

A young man chooses to join the Spartan army, and just as he grows accustomed to his new way of life he is forced to fight in the battle of Thermopylae, where all of his fellow soldiers are killed, and he is the only man left to carry on the Spartan traditions.

Examines the battle at Thermopylae, where a few thousand Greek warriors fought against a huge army of Persians, discussing the causes, preparation for, and consequences of the battle; and how it changed views about combat, courage, and death. Includes time line, maps, and photographs.

Describes the very first conflict between East and West, recounting the events surrounding Xerxes, the King of Persia's, invasion of mainland Greece in 180 B.C. and discussing how the Greeks of the mainland managed to avoid the Persian Empire's attempts at conquest.

Describes the noted battle in which a small band of Greek warriors held back the vast Persian army before suffering total defeat.