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- An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)--a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece.
- About the Author: Ernie Bradford served in the Royal Navy during World War II.
- 256 Pages
- History, Ancient
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About the Book
The three-day battle for the pass at the "Hot Gates" of Thermopylae was a critical contest in the Persian king Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonides and his small Spartan army in 480 BC has since become the very emblem of patriotism, courage and sacrifice.Book Synopsis
An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)--a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonidas and his small Spartan army in 480 B.C. has been hailed ever since as an outstanding example of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.Review Quotes
Ancient Warfare, Vol VII, Issue 5 "Accessible to a wider audience."
About the Author
Ernie Bradford served in the Royal Navy during World War II. His many books include The Great Siege, Ulysses Found, The Shield and the Sword, Paul the Traveler, and The Sultan's Admiral.Dimensions (Overall): 8.96 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .73 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Ancient
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Theme: Greece
Format: Paperback
Author: Ernle Bradford
Language: English
Street Date: March 31, 2004
TCIN: 78706439
UPC: 9780306813603
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-1424
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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